{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"3172","citation":"Fam. Code, § 3172","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 11. Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues [3160. - 3188.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8/part-2/chapter-11"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Availability of Mediation [3170. - 3173.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8/part-2/chapter-11/article-2"}],"history":"Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>Mediation shall not be denied to the parties on the basis that paternity is at issue in a proceeding before the court.</p>","text":"Mediation shall not be denied to the parties on the basis that paternity is at issue in a proceeding before the court.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/availability-of-mediation-3172","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}