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2011 California Code
Family Code
DIVISION 8. CUSTODY OF CHILDREN [3000 - 3465]
CHAPTER 4. Joint Custody
Section 3085


CA Fam Code § 3085 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

In making an order for custody with respect to both parents, the court may grant joint legal custody without granting joint physical custody.

(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.72. Effective January 1, 1994.)

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