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DIVISION 8. CUSTODY OF CHILDREN 3000-3465›PART 2. RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD 3020-3204›CHAPTER 11. Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues 3160-3188›ARTICLE 3. Mediation Proceedings 3175-3188

§ 3178

California Family Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

An agreement reached by the parties as a result of mediation shall be limited as follows:

(a) Where mediation is required to settle a contested issue of custody or visitation, the agreement shall be limited to the resolution of issues relating to parenting plans, custody, visitation, or a combination of these issues.

(b) Where a stepparent or grandparent seeks visitation rights, the agreement shall be limited to the resolution of issues relating to visitation.

(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.)

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