Fam. Code, § 3004 · Chapter 1. Definitions

Fam. Code, § 3004

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“Joint physical custody” means that each of the parents shall have significant periods of physical custody. Joint physical custody shall be shared by the parents in such a way so as to assure a child of frequent and continuing contact with both parents, subject to Sections 3011 and 3020.

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History

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

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Edition: As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Official file: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM&sectionNum=3004.
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