DIVISION 8. CUSTODY OF CHILDREN 3000-3465›PART 2. RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD 3020-3204›CHAPTER 4. Joint Custody 3080-3089
§ 3081
California Family Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
On application of either parent, joint custody may be ordered in the discretion of the court in cases other than those described in Section 3080, subject to Section 3011. For the purpose of assisting the court in making a determination whether joint custody is appropriate under this section, the court may direct that an investigation be conducted pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 3110).
(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.71. Effective January 1, 1994.)
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