California · Family Code

FAM §4414: (a) If, upon hearing, the court determines that the requirements of Section 4411 are satisfied, the court shall make an order that the petitioner is relieved from the obligation otherwise imposed by l

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(a) If, upon hearing, the court determines that the requirements of Section 4411 are satisfied, the court shall make an order that the petitioner is relieved from the obligation otherwise imposed by law to support the parent. (b) An order under this section also releases the petitioner with respect to any state law under which a child is required to do any of the following: (1) Pay for the support, care, maintenance, and the like of a parent. (2) Reimburse the state or a local public agency for furnishing the support, care, maintenance, or the like of a parent.

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