Family Code section 3586

If an agreement between the parents combines child support and spousal support without designating the amount to be paid for child support and the amount to be paid for spousal support, the court is not required to make a separate order for child support.

Source: Section 3586, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=3586. (accessed May 12, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/family_code_section_3586

Original Source: Section 3586, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=3586. (last accessed May 12, 2025).