Title FAM, California Fam. Code

If a petition to determine custody of a child has been filed in a court of competent jurisdiction, or if a temporary order pending determination of custody has been entered in accordance with Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 3060), and the whereabouts of a party in possession o…

If a custody or visitation order has been entered by a court of competent jurisdiction and the child is taken or detained by another person in violation of the order, the district attorney shall take all actions necessary to locate and return the child and the person who violated…

In performing the functions described in Sections 3130 and 3131, the district attorney shall act on behalf of the court and shall not represent any party to the custody proceedings. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

If the district attorney represents to the court, by a written declaration under penalty of perjury, that a temporary custody order is needed to recover a child who is being detained or concealed in violation of a court order or a parent’s right to custody, the court may issue an…

(a) When the district attorney incurs expenses pursuant to this chapter, including expenses incurred in a sister state, payment of the expenses may be advanced by the county subject to reimbursement by the state, and shall be audited by the Controller and paid by the State Treasu…

(a) Upon request of the district attorney, the court may issue a protective custody warrant to secure the recovery of an unlawfully detained or concealed child. The request by the district attorney shall include a written declaration under penalty of perjury that a warrant for th…

Part 3 (commencing with Section 3400) does not limit the authority of a district attorney or arresting agency to act pursuant to this chapter, Section 279.6 of the Penal Code, or any other applicable law. (Added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 867, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2000.)

As used in this chapter: (a) “Custodial parent” means a party awarded physical custody of a child. (b) “Deferred sale of home order” means an order that temporarily delays the sale and awards the temporary exclusive use and possession of the family home to a custodial parent of a…

(a) If one of the parties has requested a deferred sale of home order pursuant to this chapter, the court shall first determine whether it is economically feasible to maintain the payments of any note secured by a deed of trust, property taxes, insurance for the home during the p…

(a) If the court determines pursuant to Section 3801 that it is economically feasible to consider ordering a deferred sale of the family home, the court may grant a deferred sale of home order to a custodial parent if the court determines that the order is necessary in order to m…

A deferred sale of home order shall state the duration of the order and may include the legal description and assessor’s parcel number of the real property which is subject to the order. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

A deferred sale of home order may be recorded in the office of the county recorder of the county in which the real property is located. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

The court may make an order specifying the parties’ respective responsibilities for the payment of the costs of routine maintenance and capital improvements. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Except as otherwise agreed to by the parties in writing, a deferred sale of home order may be modified or terminated at any time at the discretion of the court. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Except as otherwise agreed to by the parties in writing, if the party awarded the deferred sale of home order remarries, or if there is otherwise a change in circumstances affecting the determinations made pursuant to Section 3801 or 3802 or affecting the economic status of the p…

In making an order pursuant to this chapter, the court shall reserve jurisdiction to determine any issues that arise with respect to the deferred sale of home order including, but not limited to, the maintenance of the home and the tax consequences to each party. (Enacted by Stat…

This chapter is applicable regardless of whether the deferred sale of home order is made before or after January 1, 1989. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

(a) For purposes of this chapter, “governor” includes an individual performing the functions of governor or the executive authority of a state covered by this part. (b) The Governor may: (1) demand that the governor of another state surrender an individual found in the other stat…

(a) Before making a demand that the governor of another state surrender an individual charged criminally in this state with having failed to provide for the support of an obligee, the Governor may require a prosecutor of this state to demonstrate that at least 60 days previously …

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subdivisions (b) and (c), a court of this state has jurisdiction over a proceeding for the adoption of a minor commenced under this part if any of the following applies: (1) Immediately before commencement of the proceeding, the minor lived in …

(a) Sections 9210 and 9211 apply to interstate adoptions if the prospective adoptive parents reside outside of the state. (b) This section shall become operative only if Assembly Bill 746 of the 2001–02 Regular Session is enacted. If Assembly Bill 746 is not enacted, the applicat…