{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"4400","citation":"Fam. Code, § 4400","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. SUPPORT [3500. - 5700.905.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 4. SUPPORT OF PARENTS [4400. - 4414.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9/part-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [4400. - 4405.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9/part-4/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 115, Sec. 54.   (AB 1817)   Effective January 1, 2020.","effective":"2020-01-01","html":"<p>Except as otherwise provided by law, an adult child shall, to the extent of the adult child’s ability, support a parent who is in need and unable to self-maintain by work.</p>","text":"Except as otherwise provided by law, an adult child shall, to the extent of the adult child’s ability, support a parent who is in need and unable to self-maintain by work.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/general-provisions-4400","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}