What happens if either parent shows up for mediation/review hearing for child custody?

Unless your temporary order was time-limited, or unless there was a court order warning you that a failure to appear could result in dismissal of...

Divorce already finalized. A new round of mediation is pending. Can you help the mediator see my side?

You can locate a lawyer using this AVVO website, do a general google search and look at lawyer websites, or ask for recommendations from friends or...

As indicated by Mr. Conver, if there is a current visitation order in place, then you must follow the order. You do not say WHEN your mediation...

At mediation (just me and my ex, no lawyers present) may I bring the exhibits, summary of my situations etc with me to present

Absolutely. That is exactly what you should do. If this is a court ordered mediation, most courts require that in advance of the mediation, you...

What you take to the mediation depends on what the issues are. You do not say WHO has custody right now, if this is an initial custody action...

Is there a way you can check and see have the judge approved my stipulation agreement.

Even after you enter into a written agreement, the agreement must be reduced to a court order. So, if what you signed and sent over to the other...

Is mediation allowed on criminal cases?

I agree with Mr. Isquith that mediation is an proceeding/procedure utilized in civil cases. As you now, defense counsel and the prosecutor...

Mediation or straight to court?

I am sorry to hear about your loss. I would encourage you to participate in mediation for a number of reasons. I am not familiar with Texas...

Can you review my mediation document

I agree with both counsel that you will need to contact a lawyer directly in order to have your mediated agreement reviewed. If that "mediation...

Misrepresented in a divorce mediation.

I agree with Mr. Hoffman. Duress can be a basis for setting aside a mediation agreement. However, it is a fairly high standard and it must be more...