Is mediation mandatory if the parenting plan refers to this process before going to court?

The court often (but not always) rules that activities that are in contempt of court do not require mediation before filing a motion for contempt....

Annulment versus Divorce....

The court would probably rule that your WA marriage is valid. If that happens, your financial liability would be probably limited to debts incurred...

I have cps history but the father has full custody of the baby will they come after him?

If you have a CPS history but the father does not, your history will probably not affect the father's right to custody. The only exception I can...

I have cps history effect the father has full custody of the baby will they come after the father of the child?

If you have a CPS history but the father does not, your history will probably not affect the father's rights to custody. The only exception I can...

Ex wife says 12-year old child does not want to visit and gives this as reason not to send him.

This sounds like parental alienation and contempt of court. See my AVVO Legal Guides on alienation, contempt, and interstate custody for more...

How do you collect evidence of non-compliance with court ordered child visitation if you're living in different states?

In many such situations you can prove non-compliance with emails, cancelled tickets and your sworn narrative of what occurred. You probably should...

Child Custody concern: spouse "threatening" to take infant child out of country and back to her native country - can she?

You should hire an experienced attorney to interview you about the details of this situation. In some cases you can file an Objection to Relocation...

How can a family law judge order me to go to a drug treatment center after 1 failed hair test and passed UA's????

The judge has a lot of discretion in family law cases. An order requiring treatment has to be based on the evidence. A failed hair test is usually...

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Family court trial is over,I lost I was pro se how long...

It sounds like you went to trial on a child custody issue, lost, and missed the deadline to file an appeal. Now you are asking how long you have to...

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19 year old deadbeat with an alcohol problem (amongst others) threatening custody of one year old

You ask if a dad will get custody if the dad is only 19 years old; has only seen his child 3 times since birth; has an alcohol problem; is a gang...