Section 3173 Of Article 2. Availability Of Mediation From California Family Law Code >> Division 8. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 11. >> Article 2.

. (a) Upon an order of the presiding judge of a superior court authorizing the procedure in that court, a petition may be filed pursuant to this chapter for mediation of a dispute relating to an existing order for custody, visitation, or both.
  (b) The mediation of a dispute concerning an existing order shall be set not later than 60 days after the filing of the petition.