GroundRules
FAM § 3171
Where this section sits in the code
- Family Code - FAM
- DIVISION 8. CUSTODY OF CHILDREN [3000. - 3465.]
- PART 2. RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD [3020. - 3204.]
- CHAPTER 11. Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues [3160. - 3188.]
- ARTICLE 2. Availability of Mediation [3170. - 3173.]
(a) If a stepparent or grandparent has petitioned, or otherwise applied, for a visitation order pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 3100), the court shall set the matter for mediation.
(b) A natural or adoptive parent who is not a party to the proceeding is not required to participate in the mediation proceeding, but failure to participate is a waiver of that parent’s right to object to a settlement reached by the other parties during mediation or to require a hearing on the matter.
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