Fam. Code, § 3150 · Chapter 10. Appointment of Counsel to Represent Child
Fam. Code, § 3150
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) If the court determines that it would be in the best interest of the minor child, the court may appoint private counsel to represent the interests of the child in a custody or visitation proceeding, provided that the court and counsel comply with the requirements set forth in Rules 5.240, 5.241, and 5.242 of the California Rules of Court.
(b) Upon entering an appearance on behalf of a child pursuant to this chapter, counsel shall continue to represent that child unless relieved by the court upon the substitution of other counsel by the court or for cause.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 352, Sec. 14. (AB 939) Effective January 1, 2011.
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Cited by 10 provisions
Provisions in this library whose text cites Fam. Code, § 3150. Each shows the citation as that text prints it.
Family Code
Welfare and Institutions Code
California Rules of Court
- Cal. Rules of Court, rule 2.521Remote access by a court-appointed personPrinted as Family Code section 3150
- Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.220Court-ordered child custody evaluationsPrinted as Family Code section 3150
- Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.240Appointment of counsel to represent a child in family law proceedingsPrinted as Family Code section 3150
- Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.242Qualifications, rights, and responsibilities of counsel appointed to represent a child in family law proceedingsPrinted as Family Code section 3150
- Cal. Rules of Court, rule 5.252Guidelines for developing parenting plans and issuing court orders involving virtual visitationPrinted as Family Code section 3150
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