Family Code section 3173

(a)

Upon an order of the presiding judge of a superior court authorizing the procedure in that court, a petition may be filed pursuant to this chapter for mediation of a dispute relating to an existing order for custody, visitation, or both.

(b)

The mediation of a dispute concerning an existing order shall be set not later than 60 days after the filing of the petition.

Source: Section 3173, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=3173. (accessed Jun. 2, 2025).

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May 12, 2025

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/family_code_section_3173

Original Source: Section 3173, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=FAM§ionNum=3173. (last accessed May 12, 2025).