California § 3425 - Before a child custody determination is made under this part, notice and an oppor
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3425 — Before a child custody determination is made under this part, notice and an oppor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3425. Before a child custody determination is made under this part, notice and an oppor
(a) Before a child custody determination is made under this part, notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the standards of Section 3408 must be given to all persons entitled to notice under the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state, any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated, and any person having physical custody of the child. (b) This part does not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard. (c) The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under this part are governed by the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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