{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"3004","citation":"Fam. Code, § 3004","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":"Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 849, Sec. 1.   Effective January 1, 1998.","effective":"1998-01-01","html":"<p>“Joint physical custody” means that each of the parents shall have significant periods of physical custody. Joint physical custody shall be shared by the parents in such a way so as to assure a child of frequent and continuing contact with both parents, subject to Sections <a href=\"/fam/3011\">3011</a> and <a href=\"/fam/3020\">3020</a>.</p>","text":"“Joint physical custody” means that each of the parents shall have significant periods of physical custody. Joint physical custody shall be shared by the parents in such a way so as to assure a child of frequent and continuing contact with both parents, subject to Sections 3011 and 3020.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/definitions-3004","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}