{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"3178","citation":"Fam. Code, § 3178","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 3. Mediation Proceedings [3175. - 3188.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-8/part-2/chapter-11/article-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87.   Effective January 1, 1994.","effective":"1994-01-01","html":"<p>An agreement reached by the parties as a result of mediation shall be limited as follows:</p><p>(a) Where mediation is required to settle a contested issue of custody or visitation, the agreement shall be limited to the resolution of issues relating to parenting plans, custody, visitation, or a combination of these issues.</p><p>(b) Where a stepparent or grandparent seeks visitation rights, the agreement shall be limited to the resolution of issues relating to visitation.</p>","text":"An agreement reached by the parties as a result of mediation shall be limited as follows: (a) Where mediation is required to settle a contested issue of custody or visitation, the agreement shall be limited to the resolution of issues relating to parenting plans, custody, visitation, or a combination of these issues. (b) Where a stepparent or grandparent seeks visitation rights, the agreement shall be limited to the resolution of issues relating to visitation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/mediation-proceedings-3178","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}