Family Code - FAM
DIVISION 20. PILOT PROJECTS [20000 - 20043]
( Division 20 enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. ) PART 1. FAMILY LAW PILOT PROJECTS [20000 - 20043]
( Part 1 repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. ) CHAPTER 2. San Mateo County Pilot Project [20010 - 20026]
( Chapter 2 added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. ) 20019.
Where it appears from a party’s application for an order under this chapter or otherwise in the proceedings that the custody of, or visitation with, a minor child is contested, the court shall set those issues for mediation pursuant to Section 3170. The pendency of the mediation proceedings shall not delay a hearing on any other matter for which a temporary order is required, including child support, and a separate hearing, if required, shall be scheduled respecting the custody and visitation issues following mediation in accordance with Section 3170. However, the court may grant a continuance for good cause shown.
(Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 210. Effective January 1, 1994.)