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Court-ordered Child Support

January 6, 2026 5:25 pmJanuary 6, 2026 5:25 pm

Division 9, Part 2, Chapter 2, Article 2 of the Family Code concerns the statewide uniform guideline for court-ordered child support. Section 4050 expresses the Legislature’s intention, in adopting the statewide uniform guideline provided in this article, to ensure that...

Location of a Missing Party in Child Custody Cases

December 31, 2025 2:00 pmDecember 31, 2025 2:01 pm

The California Family Code, in Division 8, Part 2, Chapter 8, deals with the location of a missing party or child in legal actions regarding the right to custody of minor children. Section 3130 provides that, if a petition to...

Agency Adoptions

December 26, 2025 2:00 pmDecember 26, 2025 2:01 pm

Division 13, Part 2, Chapter 2 of the California Family Code deals with agency adoptions of unmarried minors. Section 8700 allows either birth parent to relinquish a child to the department, county adoption agency, or licensed adoption agency for adoption...

The Division of Property Concerning Retirement Plan Benefits

December 23, 2025 2:30 amDecember 23, 2025 2:31 am

In the California Family Code, Division 7, Part 5, deals with the division of property and retirement plan benefits in this state. Section 2610 requires the court to make whatever orders are necessary or appropriate to ensure that each party...

Child Custody Investigations

December 19, 2025 2:22 amDecember 19, 2025 2:23 am

Family Code Division 8, Part 2, Chapter 6 deals with custody investigations and reports regarding the right to custody of minor children. Section 3110 defines the term “court-appointed investigator.” Section 3110.5 provides that a person may be a court-connected or...

Modifying or Terminating Child Support Orders

December 17, 2025 2:00 pmDecember 17, 2025 2:01 pm

Division 9, Part 1, Chapter 6, Article 1 of the Family Code deals with general provisions related to the modification, termination, or set aside of child support orders. Section 3650 defines the term “support order.” Section 3651 states that a...

Mediation Proceedings in Child Custody Cases

December 5, 2025 6:54 amDecember 5, 2025 6:54 am

Division 8, Part 2, Chapter 1, Article 3 of the Family Code deals with mediation proceedings regarding custody and visitation issues for the custody of minor children. Section 3175 provides that, if a matter is set for mediation pursuant to...