{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"3185","citation":"Fam. Code, § 3185","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>(a) If issues that may be resolved by agreement pursuant to Section <a href=\"/fam/3178\">3178</a> are not resolved by an agreement of all the parties who participate in mediation, the mediator shall inform the court in writing and the court shall set the matter for hearing on the unresolved issues.</p><p>(b) Where a stepparent or grandparent requests visitation, each natural or adoptive parent and the stepparent or grandparent shall be given an opportunity to appear and be heard on the issue of visitation.</p>","text":"(a) If issues that may be resolved by agreement pursuant to Section 3178 are not resolved by an agreement of all the parties who participate in mediation, the mediator shall inform the court in writing and the court shall set the matter for hearing on the unresolved issues. (b) Where a stepparent or grandparent requests visitation, each natural or adoptive parent and the stepparent or grandparent shall be given an opportunity to appear and be heard on the issue of visitation.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/mediation-proceedings-3185","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}