Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Child Support from Grandmother w/ Joinder

No, but you can go after her for attorney fees. See In re Marriage of Paduano.

Re: Child Support from Grandmother w/ Joinder

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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

Grandchildren do not have support rights against their

grandparents, even if the parents are still

minors. Ca Fam � 3930 states "A parent does not

have the duty to support a child of the parent's

child". See Marriage of Perry (1998), County of

San Diego v. Lamb (1998). A very narrow statutory

exception applies when grandparent visitation is

awarded. Here, the court has discretion to order

the grandparent to pay to the parent visitation-

related "support" costs (transportation, etc.).

Ca Fam �� 3103(g)(2), 3104(i)(2).

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