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“Joint physical custody” means that each of the parents shall have significant periods of physical custody. Joint physical custody shall be shared by the parents in such a way so as to assure a child of frequent and continuing contact with both parents, subject to Sections 3011 and 3020.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Family Code - FAM § 3004 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/family-code/fam-sect-3004/
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