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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - California Code, Family Code - FAM § 3178 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ca/family-code/fam-sect-3178/
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