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CA Fam Code § 2071 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 6 - NULLITY, DISSOLUTION, AND LEGAL SEPARATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Employee Pension Benefit Plan as Party|ARTICLE 2 - Proceedings After Joinder|Section 2071.

2071.  Either party or their representatives may notify the employee benefit plan of any proposed property settlement as it concerns the plan before any hearing at which the proposed property settlement will be a matter before the court. If so notified, the plan may stipulate to the proposed settlement or advise the representative that it will contest the proposed settlement.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1269, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Fam Code § 2072 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 6 - NULLITY, DISSOLUTION, AND LEGAL SEPARATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Employee Pension Benefit Plan as Party|ARTICLE 2 - Proceedings After Joinder|Section 2072.

2072.  The employee benefit plan is not required to, but may, appear at any hearing in the proceeding. For purposes of the Code of Civil Procedure, the plan shall be considered a party appearing at the trial with respect to any hearing at which the interest of the parties in the plan is an issue before the court.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1269, Sec. 21. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Fam Code § 2073 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 6 - NULLITY, DISSOLUTION, AND LEGAL SEPARATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Employee Pension Benefit Plan as Party|ARTICLE 2 - Proceedings After Joinder|Section 2073.

2073.  (a) Subject to subdivisions (b) and (c), the provisions of an order entered by stipulation of the parties or entered at or as a result of a hearing not attended by the employee benefit plan (whether or not the plan received notice of the hearing) which affect the plan or which affect any interest either the petitioner or respondent may have or claim under the plan, shall be stayed until 30 days after the order has been served upon the plan.(b) The plan may waive all or any portion of the 30-day period under subdivision (a).(c) If within the 30-day period, the plan files in the proceeding a motion to set aside or modify those provisions of the order affecting it, those provisions shall be stayed until the court has resolved the motion.(d) The duration of the stay described in subdivision (a), and the time period for filing the motion to set aside or modify provisions of the order, shall be extended to 60 days if the plan files with the court and serves on all affected parties a request for extension within the 30-day period.(e) Either spousal party may seek an order staying any other provisions of the order and associated orders or judgments related to or affected by the provisions to which the plan has objected, until the court has resolved the motion, in order to protect the right of the party to seek relief under subdivision (c) of Section 2074.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1269, Sec. 22. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Fam Code § 2074 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 6 - NULLITY, DISSOLUTION, AND LEGAL SEPARATION|PART 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6 - Employee Pension Benefit Plan as Party|ARTICLE 2 - Proceedings After Joinder|Section 2074.

2074.  (a) At any hearing on a motion to set aside or modify an order pursuant to Section 2073, any party may present further evidence on any issue relating to the rights of the parties under the employee benefit plan or the extent of the parties’ community or quasi-community property interest in the plan, except where the parties have agreed in writing to the contrary.(b) Any statement of decision issued by the court with respect to the order which is the subject of the motion shall take account of the evidence referred to in subdivision (a).(c) If the provisions of the order affecting the employee benefit plan are modified or set aside, the court, on motion by either party, may set aside or modify other provisions of the order and associated orders or judgments related to or affected by the provisions affecting the plan.(Amended by Stats. 1994, Ch. 1269, Sec. 23. Effective January 1, 1995.)
CA Fam Code § 3160 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 3160.

3160.  Each superior court shall make a mediator available. The court is not required to institute a family conciliation court in order to provide mediation services.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3161 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 3161.

3161.  The purposes of a mediation proceeding are as follows:(a) To reduce acrimony that may exist between the parties.(b) To develop an agreement assuring the child close and continuing contact with both parents that is in the best interest of the child, consistent with Sections 3011 and 3020.(c) To effect a settlement of the issue of visitation rights of all parties that is in the best interest of the child.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 849, Sec. 5. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Fam Code § 3162 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 3162.

3162.  (a) Mediation of cases involving custody and visitation concerning children shall be governed by uniform standards of practice adopted by the Judicial Council.(b) The standards of practice shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following:(1) Provision for the best interest of the child and the safeguarding of the rights of the child to frequent and continuing contact with both parents, consistent with Sections 3011 and 3020.(2) Facilitation of the transition of the family by detailing factors to be considered in decisions concerning the child’s future.(3) The conducting of negotiations in such a way as to equalize power relationships between the parties.(c) In adopting the standards of practice, the Judicial Council shall consider standards developed by recognized associations of mediators and attorneys and other relevant standards governing mediation of proceedings for the dissolution of marriage.(d) The Judicial Council shall offer training with respect to the standards to mediators.(Amended by Stats. 1997, Ch. 849, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 1998.)
CA Fam Code § 3163 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 3163.

3163.  Courts shall develop local rules to respond to requests for a change of mediators or to general problems relating to mediation.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3164 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 3164.

3164.  (a) The mediator may be a member of the professional staff of a family conciliation court, probation department, or mental health services agency, or may be any other person or agency designated by the court.(b) The mediator shall meet the minimum qualifications required of a counselor of conciliation as provided in Section 1815.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3165 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 1 - General Provisions|Section 3165.

3165.  Any person, regardless of administrative title, hired on or after January 1, 1998, who is responsible for clinical supervision of evaluators, investigators, or mediators or who directly supervises or administers the Family Court Services evaluation or mediation programs shall meet the same continuing education requirements specified in Section 1816 for supervising and associate counselors of conciliation.(Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 761, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Fam Code § 3170 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 2 - Availability of Mediation|Section 3170.

3170.  (a) If it appears on the face of a petition, application, or other pleading to obtain or modify a temporary or permanent custody or visitation order that custody, visitation, or both are contested, the court shall set the contested issues for mediation.(b) Domestic violence cases shall be handled by Family Court Services in accordance with a separate written protocol approved by the Judicial Council. The Judicial Council shall adopt guidelines for services, other than services provided under this chapter, that courts or counties may offer to parents who have been unable to resolve their disputes. These services may include, but are not limited to, parent education programs, booklets, video recordings, or referrals to additional community resources.(c) This section shall become operative on January 1, 2020.(Repealed (in Sec. 1) and added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 330, Sec. 2. (AB 1692) Effective January 1, 2018. Section operative January 1, 2020, by its own provisions.)
CA Fam Code § 3171 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 2 - Availability of Mediation|Section 3171.

3171.  (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.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3172 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 2 - Availability of Mediation|Section 3172.

3172.  Mediation shall not be denied to the parties on the basis that paternity is at issue in a proceeding before the court.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3173 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 2 - Availability of Mediation|Section 3173.

3173.  (a) Upon an order of the presiding judge of a superior court authorizing the procedure in that court, a petition may be filed pursuant to this chapter for mediation of a dispute relating to an existing order for custody, visitation, or both.(b) The mediation of a dispute concerning an existing order shall be set not later than 60 days after the filing of the petition.(Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 470, Sec. 19. (AB 1529) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Fam Code § 3175 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 3 - Mediation Proceedings|Section 3175.

3175.  If a matter is set for mediation pursuant to this chapter, the mediation shall be set before or concurrent with the setting of the matter for hearing.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3176 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 3 - Mediation Proceedings|Section 3176.

3176.  (a) Notice of mediation and of any hearing to be held pursuant to this chapter shall be given to the following persons:(1) Where mediation is required to settle a contested issue of custody or visitation, to each party and to each party’s counsel of record.(2) Where a stepparent or grandparent seeks visitation rights, to the stepparent or grandparent seeking visitation rights, to each parent of the child, and to each parent’s counsel of record.(b) Notice shall be given by certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the last known address.(c) Notice of mediation pursuant to Section 3188 shall state that all communications involving the mediator shall be kept confidential between the mediator and the disputing parties.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1077, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Fam Code § 3177 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 3 - Mediation Proceedings|Section 3177.

3177.  Mediation proceedings pursuant to this chapter shall be held in private and shall be confidential. All communications, verbal or written, from the parties to the mediator made in the proceeding are official information within the meaning of Section 1040 of the Evidence Code.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3178 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 3 - Mediation Proceedings|Section 3178.

3178.  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.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3179 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 3 - Mediation Proceedings|Section 3179.

3179.  A custody or visitation agreement reached as a result of mediation may be modified at any time at the discretion of the court, subject to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 3020), Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 3040), Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 3080), and Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 3100).(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3180 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 3 - Mediation Proceedings|Section 3180.

3180.  (a) In mediation proceedings pursuant to this chapter, the mediator has the duty to assess the needs and interests of the child involved in the controversy, and is entitled to interview the child when the mediator considers the interview appropriate or necessary.(b) The mediator shall use their best efforts to effect a settlement of the custody or visitation dispute that is in the best interest of the child, as provided in Section 3011.(Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 115, Sec. 37. (AB 1817) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Fam Code § 3181 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 3 - Mediation Proceedings|Section 3181.

3181.  (a) In a proceeding in which mediation is required pursuant to this chapter, where there has been a history of domestic violence between the parties or where a protective order as defined in Section 6218 is in effect, at the request of the party alleging domestic violence in a written declaration under penalty of perjury or protected by the order, the mediator appointed pursuant to this chapter shall meet with the parties separately and at separate times.(b) Any intake form that an agency charged with providing family court services requires the parties to complete before the commencement of mediation shall state that, if a party alleging domestic violence in a written declaration under penalty of perjury or a party protected by a protective order so requests, the mediator will meet with the parties separately and at separate times.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3182 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 3 - Mediation Proceedings|Section 3182.

3182.  (a) The mediator has authority to exclude counsel from participation in the mediation proceedings pursuant to this chapter if, in the mediator’s discretion, exclusion of counsel is appropriate or necessary.(b) The mediator has authority to exclude a domestic violence support person from a mediation proceeding as provided in Section 6303.(Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3183 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 3 - Mediation Proceedings|Section 3183.

3183.  (a) Except as provided in Section 3188, the mediator may, consistent with local court rules, submit a recommendation to the court as to the custody of or visitation with the child, if the mediator has first provided the parties and their attorneys, including counsel for any minor children, with the recommendations in writing in advance of the hearing. The court shall make an inquiry at the hearing as to whether the parties and their attorneys have received the recommendations in writing. If the mediator is authorized to submit a recommendation to the court pursuant to this subdivision, the mediation and recommendation process shall be referred to as “child custody recommending counseling” and the mediator shall be referred to as a “child custody recommending counselor.” Mediators who make those recommendations are considered mediators for purposes of Chapter 11 (commencing with Section 3160), and shall be subject to all requirements for mediators for all purposes under this code and the California Rules of Court. On and after January 1, 2012, all court communications and information regarding the child custody recommending counseling process shall reflect the change in the name of the process and the name of the providers.(b) If the parties have not reached agreement as a result of the mediation proceedings, the mediator may recommend to the court that an investigation be conducted pursuant to Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 3110) or that other services be offered to assist the parties to effect a resolution of the controversy before a hearing on the issues.(c) In appropriate cases, the mediator may recommend that restraining orders be issued, pending determination of the controversy, to protect the well-being of the child involved in the controversy.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 352, Sec. 16. (AB 939) Effective January 1, 2011.)
CA Fam Code § 3184 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 3 - Mediation Proceedings|Section 3184.

3184.  Except as provided in Section 3188, nothing in this chapter prohibits the mediator from recommending to the court that counsel be appointed, pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 3150), to represent the minor child. In making this recommendation, the mediator shall inform the court of the reasons why it would be in the best interest of the minor child to have counsel appointed.(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 1077, Sec. 3. Effective January 1, 2003.)
CA Fam Code § 3185 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 3 - Mediation Proceedings|Section 3185.

3185.  (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.(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.)
CA Fam Code § 3186 (2021)
2021 California Code|Family Code - FAM|DIVISION 8 - CUSTODY OF CHILDREN|PART 2 - RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD|CHAPTER 11 - Mediation of Custody and Visitation Issues|ARTICLE 3 - Mediation Proceedings|Section 3186.

3186.  (a) An agreement reached by the parties as a result of mediation shall be reported to counsel for the parties by the mediator on the day set for mediation or as soon thereafter as practical, but before the agreement is reported to the court.(b) An agreement may not be confirmed or otherwise incorporated in an order unless each party, in person or by counsel of record, has affirmed and assented to the agreement in open court or by written stipulation.(c) An agreement may be confirmed or otherwise incorporated in an order if a party fails to appear at a noticed hearing on the issue involved in the agreement. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.)