{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"3085","citation":"Fam. Code, § 3085","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. 116.72.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>In making an order for custody with respect to both parents, the court may grant joint legal custody without granting joint physical custody.</p>","text":"In making an order for custody with respect to both parents, the court may grant joint legal custody without granting joint physical custody.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/joint-custody-3085","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}