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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 1. General Provisions 3160-3165

§ 3161

California Family Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The purposes of a mediation proceeding are as follows:

(a) To reduce acrimony that may exist between the parties.

(b) To develop an agreement assuring the child close and continuing contact with both parents that is in the best interest of the child, consistent with Sections 3011 and 3020.

(c) To effect a settlement of the issue of visitation rights of all parties that is in the best interest of the child.

(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 849, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1998.)

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