{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"3173","citation":"Fam. Code, § 3173","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":"Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 470, Sec. 19.   (AB 1529)   Effective January 1, 2013.","effective":"2013-01-01","html":"<p>(a) Upon an order of the presiding judge of a superior court authorizing the procedure in that court, a petition may be filed pursuant to this chapter for mediation of a dispute relating to an existing order for custody, visitation, or both.</p><p>(b) The mediation of a dispute concerning an existing order shall be set not later than 60 days after the filing of the petition.</p>","text":"(a) Upon an order of the presiding judge of a superior court authorizing the procedure in that court, a petition may be filed pursuant to this chapter for mediation of a dispute relating to an existing order for custody, visitation, or both. (b) The mediation of a dispute concerning an existing order shall be set not later than 60 days after the filing of the petition.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/availability-of-mediation-3173","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}