California Family Code – Page 2

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...

Definitions of Terms Used in California Adoptions

November 29, 2025 3:22 pmNovember 29, 2025 3:24 pm

Division 13, Part 1 of the California Family Code provides definitions of words and phrases used in adoptions. Section 8500 specifies that the definitions in this part govern the construction of this division. Section 8502 defines the term “adoption service...

General Provisions for Adult Adoptions

November 27, 2025 2:30 amNovember 27, 2025 2:31 am

Division 13, Part 3, Chapter 1 of the Family Code provides general provisions regarding the adoption of adults and married minors. Section 9300 states that an adult may be adopted by another adult, including a stepparent, as provided in this...

Duty to Support a Spouse in California

November 25, 2025 2:30 amNovember 25, 2025 2:31 am

Division 9, Part 3, Chapter 1 of the Family Code imposes a duty to support a spouse. Section 4300 requires a person to support the person’s spouse. Section 4301 also requires a person to support the person’s spouse while they...

Mediation Availability in Family Law Cases

November 24, 2025 2:30 amNovember 24, 2025 2:31 am

Family Code Division 8, Part 2, Chapter 11, Article 2 deals with the availability of mediation for custody and visitation issues related to minor children. Section 3170 states that, if it appears on the face of a petition, application, or...

Relief from Duty to Support a Parent in California

November 23, 2025 2:00 pmNovember 23, 2025 2:01 pm

Division 9, Part 4, Chapter 2 of the Family Code deals with relief from the duty to support a parent when that parent abandoned the child. Section 4410 allows an adult child to file a petition in the county where...