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Section 3951 Of Article 4. Liability To Others Who Provide Support For Child From California Family Law Code >> Division 9. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 4.

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. (a) A parent is not bound to compensate the other parent, or a relative, for the voluntary support of the parent's child, without an agreement for compensation.
  (b) A parent is not bound to compensate a stranger for the support of a child who has abandoned the parent without just cause.
  (c) Nothing in this section relieves a parent of the obligation to support a child during any period in which the state, county, or other governmental entity provides support for the child.