California · Family Code
FAM §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 existin
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(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.
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