Is it illegal or wrong to hire a private detective to prove certain circumstances before a mediation of reduced child support?

Your question is quite complex in that legal, moral, ethical, mediation, and strategy are all factors in making this decision. Before I could...

My exboyfriend and I agreed on a parenting plan during mediation. We are to go to court in 2 weeks. Can I change My mind?

Each county has its own culture as it relates to the ADR process so I can provide you with some additional questions to help guide you to an...

Once agreed upon at mediation but no court order yet, how do i get the parenting plan changed?

You are asking two different questions here. Your first question is asking, "if you already went to mediation and made an agreement as to a...

Will a mediation agreement be honored in columbus ohio if its from Illinios

It seems that you have two competing interests that are causing you great stress and indecision. I understand that you have a strong need to...

California, live in LA County, divorce filed in Orange County. I'm going through an uncontested divorce, wife filed.

An uncontensted divorce is a divorce whereby all parties agree on all pertinent matters. If you are not in agreement with your former spouse as to...

My child's father is asking for custody, we will be going in front of a mediator this month. My child's father has a felony.

The prior response provides an excellent explanation of the differences between going in front of a judge vs. meeting with a mediator. Mediation...

Upcoming child mediation appointmen involving older teen children. Any helpful advice?

First, I agree with the Ms. Gonzalez, Esq. regarding the need to consult an attorney. Second, you need to speak to a family law attorney because...

I have a mediation hearing set. When do i need to present my Responsive Declartion? At the hearing?

The title of your question indicates that you "have a mediation hearing set". But your facts indicate there is a court date for a hearing on a...

I have a mediation hearing set. When do i need to present my Responsive Declartion? At the hearing?

The title of your question indicates that you "have a mediation hearing set". But your facts indicate there is a court date for a hearing on a...

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Family law is a miniature world unto itself. Without knowing which courthouse you are working in, the general rule is that the court date will...