Fam. Code, § 3085 · Chapter 4. Joint Custody

Fam. Code, § 3085

Verbatim from the official edition

Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

In making an order for custody with respect to both parents, the court may grant joint legal custody without granting joint physical custody.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.72. Effective January 1, 1994.

Source of truth

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=3085.
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