California · Family Code
FAM §4052: The court shall adhere to the statewide uniform guideline and may depart from the guideline only in the special circumstances set forth in this article.
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Courts must follow statewide uniform guidelines and may only deviate under specific circumstances defined in this article.
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The court shall adhere to the statewide uniform guideline and may depart from the guideline only in the special circumstances set forth in this article.
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