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.