{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"3003","citation":"Fam. Code, § 3003","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 8. CUSTODY OF CHILDREN [3000. - 3465.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8"},{"name":"PART 1. DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS [3000. - 3012.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Definitions [3000. - 3007.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8/part-1/chapter-1"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10.   Operative January 1, 1994.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Joint legal custody” means that both parents shall share the right and the responsibility to make the decisions relating to the health, education, and welfare of a child.</p>","text":"“Joint legal custody” means that both parents shall share the right and the responsibility to make the decisions relating to the health, education, and welfare of a child.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/definitions-3003","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}