Cal. MVC § 409.5
This is the official text of Cal. MVC § 409.5, part of California’s Military and Veterans Code — covers the California National Guard and benefits for military veterans.
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Official statutory text
Dependents of a service member shall be entitled to the benefits accorded to service members under Sections 405 to 409.4, inclusive, upon application to a court therefor, unless in the opinion of the court the ability of the dependents to comply with the terms of the obligation, contract, lease, or bailment has not been materially impaired by reason of the military service of the person upon whom the applicants are dependent.
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