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.­ (updated Jan. 1, 2013; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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