Fam. Code, § 3178 · Article 3. Mediation Proceedings
Fam. Code, § 3178
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
An agreement reached by the parties as a result of mediation shall be limited as follows:
(a) Where mediation is required to settle a contested issue of custody or visitation, the agreement shall be limited to the resolution of issues relating to parenting plans, custody, visitation, or a combination of these issues.
(b) Where a stepparent or grandparent seeks visitation rights, the agreement shall be limited to the resolution of issues relating to visitation.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.
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