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§ 3178. — 3178. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87.)

California § 3178.
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Code FAMFamily 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. 3.ARTICLE 3. Mediation Proceedings

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An agreement reached by the parties as a result of mediation shall be limited as follows:

(a)Where mediation is required to settle a contested issue of custody or visitation, the agreement shall be limited to the resolution of issues relating to parenting plans, custody, visitation, or a combination of these issues.
(b)Where a stepparent or grandparent seeks visitation rights, the agreement shall be limited to the resolution of issues relating to visitation.

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Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.
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