Family Code section 3192 - "Separate Counseling Where DV or Abuse"

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CALIFORNIA FAMILY CODE

RIGHT TO CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILD

COUNSELING OF PARENTS AND CHILD

Family Code Section 3192

In a proceeding in which counseling is ordered pursuant to this chapter, where there has been a history of abuse by either parent against the child or by one parent against the other parent and a protective order as defined in Section 6218 is in effect, the court may order the parties to participate in counseling separately and at separate times. Each party shall bear the cost of his or her own counseling separately, unless good cause is shown for a different apportionment. The costs associated with a minor child participating in counseling shall be apportioned in accordance with Section 4062.

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