Section 4403 Of Chapter 1. General Provisions From California Family Law Code >> Division 9. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 1.
4403
. (a) Subject to subdivision (b):
(1) A parent, or the county on behalf of the parent, may bring an
action against the child to enforce the duty of support under this
part.
(2) If the county furnishes support to a parent, the county has
the same right as the parent to whom the support was furnished to
secure reimbursement and obtain continuing support.
(b) The right of the county to proceed on behalf of the parent or
to obtain reimbursement is subject to any limitation otherwise
imposed by the law of this state.
(c) The court may order the child to pay the county reasonable
attorney's fees and court costs in a proceeding by the county under
this section.