§ 3171. — 3171. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87.)

California § 3171.

• Jurisdiction: 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. 2.: ARTICLE 2. Availability of Mediation

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(a)
If a stepparent or grandparent has petitioned, or otherwise applied, for a visitation order pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 3100), the court shall set the matter for mediation.
(b)
A natural or adoptive parent who is not a party to the proceeding is not required to participate in the mediation proceeding, but failure to participate is a waiver of that parent’s right to object to a settlement reached by the other parties during mediation or to require a hearing on the matter.

Legislative History

Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.