Fam. Code, § 2334 · Chapter 4. General Procedural Provisions
Fam. Code, § 2334
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) If it appears that there is a reasonable possibility of reconciliation, the court shall continue the proceeding for the dissolution of the marriage or for a legal separation of the parties for a period not to exceed 30 days.
(b) During the period of the continuance, the court may make orders for the support and maintenance of the parties, the custody of the minor children of the marriage, the support of children for whom support may be ordered, attorney’s fees, and for the preservation of the property of the parties.
(c) At any time after the termination of the period of the continuance, either party may move for the dissolution of the marriage or a legal separation of the parties, and the court may enter a judgment of dissolution of the marriage or legal separation of the parties.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 109. Effective January 1, 1994.
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