California Statutes
§ 3023. — 3023. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.14.)
California·Code FAM Family Code - FAM·Div. 8. DIVISION 8. CUSTODY OF CHILDREN·Part 2. PART 2. RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD·Ch. 1. CHAPTER 1. General Provisions
(a)If custody of a minor child is the sole contested issue, the case shall be given preference over other civil cases, except matters to which special precedence may be given by law, for assigning a trial date and shall be given an early hearing.
(b)If there is more than one contested issue and one of the issues is the custody of a minor child, the court, as to the issue of custody, shall order a separate trial. The separate trial shall be given preference over other civil cases, except matters to which special precedence may be given by law, for assigning a trial date.
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Legislative History
Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.14. Effective January 1, 1994.