CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Custody and Visitation
......Jurisdiction
.........Juvenile Court Priority
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  • When minor is dependent child of juvenile court, family law court cannot adjudicate custody.
  • Juvenile court may judge child dependent based on child's current emotional state, but may not relitigate prior family court decision.
  • Orders of juvenile court in dependency proceeding supersede orders in dissolution proceeding.