Family Code section 17516

In no event shall public social service benefits, as defined in Section 10051 of the Welfare and Institutions Code, or benefits paid pursuant to Title XVI of the Social Security Act be employed to satisfy a support obligation.

Source: Section 17516, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=17516. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/family_code_section_17516

Original Source: Section 17516, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=17516. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).