{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"5700.309","citation":"Fam. Code, § 5700.309","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. SUPPORT [3500. - 5700.905.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 6. Uniform Interstate Family Support Act [5700.101. - 5700.905.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9/part-6"},{"name":"CHAPTER 3. Civil Provisions of General Application [5700.301. - 5700.319.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-9/part-6/chapter-3"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 493, Sec. 5.   (SB 646)   Effective January 1, 2016.","effective":"2016-01-01","html":"<p>An individual may employ private counsel to represent the individual in proceedings authorized by this part.</p>","text":"An individual may employ private counsel to represent the individual in proceedings authorized by this part.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/civil-provisions-of-general-application-5700-309","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}