California Code
ARTICLE 3 - Mediation Proceedings
Section 3178.

3178. 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.

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