What is a father's obligation to pay child support during his lifetime?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Estate v. Britel, 186 Cal.Rptr.3d 321, 236 Cal.App.4th 127 (Cal. App. 2015):
Consequently, during a man's lifetime, he can be mandated by court order or by contractual agreement to provide for his child's support, regardless of the father's personal preferences. And, if the father dies during the child's minority, his support obligation continues as a claim against his estate. ( Taylor v. George, supra, 34 Cal.2d at p. 556, 212 P.2d 505.)
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