Child Custody Cases – California Globe

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...

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...

Lawyer Appointment for Child Custody Cases

December 1, 2025 2:30 amDecember 1, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Family Code, in Division 8, Part 2, Chapter 10, deals with the appointment of counsel representing a child in custody of a minor child dispute. Section 3150 provides that, if the court determines that it would be in the...