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California Family Code

§ 4053

FAM § 4053 Effective Jan 1, 2020Div. 9 · Part 2 · Ch. 2 · Art. 2
In implementing the statewide uniform guideline, the courts shall adhere to the following principles:
(a)A parent’s first and principal obligation is to support the parent’s minor children according to the parent’s circumstances and station in life.
(b)Both parents are mutually responsible for the support of their children.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 115, Sec. 44. (AB 1817) Effective January 1, 2020.

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