California · Family Code
FAM §3556: The existence or enforcement of a duty of support owed by a noncustodial parent for the support of a minor child is not affected by a failure or refusal by the custodial parent to implement any rights
What this law says, in plain English
A noncustodial parent's duty to support a minor child remains valid even if the custodial parent fails to enforce or exercise their rights.
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The existence or enforcement of a duty of support owed by a noncustodial parent for the support of a minor child is not affected by a failure or refusal by the custodial parent to implement any rights as to custody or visitation granted by a court to the noncustodial parent.
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