§ 3178

Added by Stats. 1993, Ch. 219, Sec. 116.87. Effective January 1, 1994.

An agreement reached by the parties as a result of mediation shall be limited as follows:

(a)Where mediation is required to settle a contested issue of custody or visitation, the agreement shall be limited to the resolution of issues relating to parenting plans, custody, visitation, or a combination of these issues.
(b)Where a stepparent or grandparent seeks visitation rights, the agreement shall be limited to the resolution of issues relating to visitation.

Other sections in Article 3 - Mediation Proceedings

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