Fam. Code, § 7604 · Chapter 1. General Provisions

Fam. Code, § 7604

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

A court may order pendente lite relief consisting of a custody or visitation order pursuant to Part 2 (commencing with Section 3020) of Division 8, if the court finds both of the following:

(a) A parent and child relationship exists pursuant to Section 7540 or 7541.

(b) The custody or visitation order would be in the best interest of the child.

Notes and commentary — not statutory text

History

Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 876, Sec. 46. (AB 2684) Effective January 1, 2019.

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