{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"3023","citation":"Fam. Code, § 3023","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 2. RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD [3020. - 3204.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [3020. - 3032.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8/part-2/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.14.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>(a) If custody of a minor child is the sole contested issue, the case shall be given preference over other civil cases, except matters to which special precedence may be given by law, for assigning a trial date and shall be given an early hearing.</p><p>(b) If there is more than one contested issue and one of the issues is the custody of a minor child, the court, as to the issue of custody, shall order a separate trial. The separate trial shall be given preference over other civil cases, except matters to which special precedence may be given by law, for assigning a trial date.</p>","text":"(a) If custody of a minor child is the sole contested issue, the case shall be given preference over other civil cases, except matters to which special precedence may be given by law, for assigning a trial date and shall be given an early hearing. (b) If there is more than one contested issue and one of the issues is the custody of a minor child, the court, as to the issue of custody, shall order a separate trial. The separate trial shall be given preference over other civil cases, except matters to which special precedence may be given by law, for assigning a trial date.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/general-provisions-3023","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}