§ 3172 Mediation In Paternity Cases

Family Code·California

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This law says that even if there's a question about who the dad is, the court can't stop the parents from trying mediation to work things out.

Key Takeaways

•Mediation is allowed even if it's not clear who the father is.
•The court can't refuse mediation just because paternity is being questioned.
•This is about giving parents a chance to solve problems without a big court fight.

Example

A mom and a man who might be the dad are fighting over custody or child support.

The court can't say 'no' to mediation just because they're not sure if he's really the dad. They still have to let them try to figure things out with a mediator.

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§ 3172 Mediation In Paternity Cases

Mediation shall not be denied to the parties on the basis that paternity is at issue in a proceeding before the court. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

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Mediation paternity proceeding before the court

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 3172.

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