California Divorce and Child Custody: What is the Purpose of Child Custody M..

[clark lewis]

Mediation in California is a form of alternative dispute resolution,
or ADR, facilitated by a mediator, which allows parents of a child
custody and visitation dispute an opportunity to resolve their
disagreements without a litigated hearing. As pointed out in Family
Code 3170, mediation is a mandatory process in California that must
take place before a contested issue regarding custody and visitation
is heard in a litigated hearing. Mediation has a specific purpose and
mediators should adhere to certain guidelines and standards when
conducting mediation.
Mediation Standards
There are certain standards that apply to mediation services. The
rules for mediation are set forth in the California Rules of Court
5.210. Rule 5.210 applies to court-connected child custody mediation
and addresses the authority of mediation, purpose of mediation,
mediation definitions, Responsibility for mediation services,
mediation process, training, continuing education, and experience
requirements for mediator, mediation supervisor, and family court
services director, education and training providers, and ethics as it
relates to California mediators and California mediation....

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