California § 3600 - During the pendency of any proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for legal se
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3600 — During the pendency of any proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for legal se, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3600. During the pendency of any proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for legal se
During the pendency of any proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for legal separation of the parties or under Division 8 (commencing with Section 3000) (custody of children) or in any proceeding where there is at issue the support of a minor child or a child for whom support is authorized under Section 3901 or 3910, the court may order (a) either spouse to pay any amount that is necessary for the support of the other spouse, consistent with the requirements of subdivisions (i) and (m) of Section 4320 and Section 4325, or (b) either or both parents to pay any amount necessary for the support of the child, as the case may be.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3600
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3600 cover?
Section 3600 ("During the pendency of any proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for legal se") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 3600?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 3600 apply to my situation?
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