California Child Custody State Law

West’s Annotated California Codes, Family Code.

Fam. Code Sec. 3020.

The health, safety, and welfare of children will be the primary concern in determining the best interest of children in any orders regarding the custody or visitation of children. Unless the contact would not be in the best interest of the child (e.g., child abuse or domestic violence), children should have frequent and continuing contact with both parents after the parents have separated or dissolved their marriage, or ended their relationship. Factors include: (1) child’s
preference (if child is old enough); and (2) desire and ability of each parent to allow a relationship with other parent. Domestic violence is presumed to be contrary to the best interests of a child. Fam. Code Secs. 3040-3044.

Fathers Rights Blog | Child Custody State Law List .. Above info from a 2004 legal publication.
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