Family Code section 4001

In any proceeding where there is at issue the support of a minor child or a child for whom support is authorized under Section 3901 or 3910, the court may order either or both parents to pay an amount necessary for the support of the child.

Source: Section 4001, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=4001. (accessed May 12, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

§ 4001’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/family_code_section_4001

Original Source: Section 4001, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=4001. (last accessed May 12, 2025).