California Family Code CHAPTER 1 - General Provisions

• Section 4400.
  Except as otherwise provided by law, an adult child shall, to the extent of his or her ability, support a parent who is in need...
• Section 4401.
  The promise of an adult child to pay for necessaries previously furnished to a parent described in Section 4400 is binding.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch....
• Section 4402.
  The duty of support under this part is cumulative and not in substitution for any other duty.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative...
• Section 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...
• Section 4404.
  In determining the amount to be ordered for support, the court shall consider the following circumstances of each party:(a) Earning capacity and needs.(b) Obligations and assets.(c) Age and...
• Section 4405.
  The court retains jurisdiction to modify or terminate an order for support where justice requires.(Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1,

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