{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"3081","citation":"Fam. Code, § 3081","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 4. Joint Custody [3080. - 3089.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8/part-2/chapter-4"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.71.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>On application of either parent, joint custody may be ordered in the discretion of the court in cases other than those described in Section <a href=\"/fam/3080\">3080</a>, subject to Section <a href=\"/fam/3011\">3011</a>. For the purpose of assisting the court in making a determination whether joint custody is appropriate under this section, the court may direct that an investigation be conducted pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fam/3110\">3110</a>).</p>","text":"On application of either parent, joint custody may be ordered in the discretion of the court in cases other than those described in Section 3080, subject to Section 3011. For the purpose of assisting the court in making a determination whether joint custody is appropriate under this section, the court may direct that an investigation be conducted pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 3110).","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/joint-custody-3081","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}