§ 3556 Child Support Independent Of Visitation

Family Code·California

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This law says that if a parent doesn't let the other parent see their kid, the first parent still has to pay child support.

Key Takeaways

•Child support and visitation are separate things.
•Even if one parent breaks visitation rules, the other parent still has to pay child support.
•The law makes sure kids get financial support no matter what.

Example

A dad is supposed to pay child support but the mom won't let him visit his kid.

The dad still has to pay child support even if the mom won't let him see his kid.

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§ 3556 Child Support Independent Of Visitation

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. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

duty of support noncustodial parent custodial parent custody or visitation rights

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 3556.

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