California Statutes
§ 3161. — 3161. (Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 849, Sec. 5.)
California·Code FAM Family Code - FAM·Div. 8. DIVISION 8. CUSTODY OF CHILDREN·Part 2. PART 2. RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD·Ch. 11. CHAPTER 11. Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues·Art. 1. ARTICLE 1. General Provisions
The purposes of a mediation proceeding are as follows:
(a)To reduce acrimony that may exist between the parties.
(b)To develop an agreement assuring the child close and continuing contact with both parents that is in the best interest of the child, consistent with Sections 3011 and 3020.
(c)To effect a settlement of the issue of visitation rights of all parties that is in the best interest of the child.
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 849, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1998.