Fam. Code, § 7720 · Article 3. Orders After Notice and Hearing
Fam. Code, § 7720
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) After notice and a hearing, the court may issue a protective order as defined in Section 6218 and any other restraining order as provided in Article 2 (commencing with Section 6340) of Chapter 2 of Part 4 of Division 10.
(b) The court may not issue a mutual protective order pursuant to subdivision (a) unless it meets the requirements of Section 6305.
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History
Amended by Stats. 1995, Ch. 246, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 1996.
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