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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 2. Availability of Mediation 3170-3173

§ 3173

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

(a) Upon an order of the presiding judge of a superior court authorizing the procedure in that court, a petition may be filed pursuant to this chapter for mediation of a dispute relating to an existing order for custody, visitation, or both.

(b) The mediation of a dispute concerning an existing order shall be set not later than 60 days after the filing of the petition.

(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 470, Sec. 19. (AB 1529) Effective January 1, 2013.)

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