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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 8Pt. 2Ch. 11Art. 3§ 3179 Mediation Agreement Modification Rules

§ 3179 Mediation Agreement Modification Rules

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§ 3179 Mediation Agreement Modification Rules

This law says that a court can change a custody or visitation agreement made through mediation whenever they think it's necessary.

Key Takeaways

  • •Custody or visitation agreements from mediation can be changed by the court.
  • •The court can change these agreements at any time if they think it's needed.
  • •The changes must follow the rules in certain chapters of the law.

Example

A couple goes through mediation and agrees on a visitation schedule for their child. After a year, one parent gets a new job that requires them to move to a different city.

The court can change the visitation agreement to fit the new situation, like adjusting the visitation schedule to accommodate the move.

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§ 3179 Mediation Agreement Modification Rules

A custody or visitation agreement reached as a result of mediation may be modified at any time at the discretion of the court, subject to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 3020), Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 3040), Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 3080), and Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 3100). (Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

custody or visitation agreementmediationmodified at any timediscretion of the court

Related Statutes

  • § 3175 Mediation Timing Requirements
  • § 3185 Mediation Failure Court Hearing
  • § 3186 Mediation Agreement Confirmation Rules
  • § 3171 Stepparent Grandparent Visitation Mediation
  • § 3173 Custody Mediation Petition Process

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 3179.
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