California § 3800 - As used in this chapter: (a)

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 3800 — As used in this chapter: (a), with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3800. As used in this chapter: (a)

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 minor child or child for whom support is authorized under Sections 3900 and 3901 or under Section 3910, whether or not the custodial parent has sole or joint custody, in order to minimize the adverse impact of dissolution of marriage or legal separation of the parties on the welfare of the child. (c) “Resident parent” means a party who has requested or who has already been awarded a deferred sale of home order.

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 3800

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 3800 cover?

Section 3800 ("As used in this chapter: (a)") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 3800?

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