{"code":"FAM","codeName":"Family Code","section":"7604","citation":"Fam. Code, § 7604","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 12. PARENT AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP [7500. - 7962.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12"},{"name":"PART 3. UNIFORM PARENTAGE ACT [7600. - 7730.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [7600. - 7606.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/division-12/part-3/chapter-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 876, Sec. 46.   (AB 2684)   Effective January 1, 2019.","effective":"2019-01-01","html":"<p>A court may order pendente lite relief consisting of a custody or visitation order pursuant to Part 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/fam/3020\">3020</a>) of Division 8, if the court finds both of the following:</p><p>(a) A parent and child relationship exists pursuant to Section <a href=\"/fam/7540\">7540</a> or <a href=\"/fam/7541\">7541</a>.</p><p>(b) The custody or visitation order would be in the best interest of the child.</p>","text":"A court may order pendente lite relief consisting of a custody or visitation order pursuant to Part 2 (commencing with Section 3020) of Division 8, if the court finds both of the following: (a) A parent and child relationship exists pursuant to Section 7540 or 7541. (b) The custody or visitation order would be in the best interest of the child.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/family-code/general-provisions-7604","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}