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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 8Pt. 2Ch. 11Art. 3§ 3185 Mediation Failure Court Hearing

§ 3185 Mediation Failure Court Hearing

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§ 3185 Mediation Failure Court Hearing

This law says that if parents or family members can't agree on visitation rights for grandparents or stepparents, the court will step in to decide. It also makes sure everyone involved gets a chance to speak in court.

Key Takeaways

  • •If family members can't agree on visitation, the court will help decide.
  • •Both parents and the grandparent or stepparent get to speak in court.
  • •The judge will make the final decision if no agreement is reached.

Example

A grandparent wants to visit their grandchild, but the child's parents say no.

If they can't agree, the court will hold a hearing where both the parents and the grandparent can explain their side. The judge will then decide if the grandparent can visit.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 3185 Mediation Failure Court Hearing

(a) If issues that may be resolved by agreement pursuant to Section 3178 are not resolved by an agreement of all the parties who participate in mediation, the mediator shall inform the court in writing and the court shall set the matter for hearing on the unresolved issues. (b) Where a stepparent or grandparent requests visitation, each natural or adoptive parent and the stepparent or grandparent shall be given an opportunity to appear and be heard on the issue of visitation. (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

mediationSection 3178stepparentgrandparentvisitation

Related Statutes

  • § 3171 Stepparent Grandparent Visitation Mediation
  • § 3173 Custody Mediation Petition Process
  • § 3175 Mediation Timing Requirements
  • § 3179 Mediation Agreement Modification Rules
  • § 3186 Mediation Agreement Confirmation Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 3185.
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