Failure to show at a mediation and/ or failure to take a parent education workshop is not the same as not showing up for a hearing or not showing...

Your question and your facts are extremely general. You don't say WHEN you went to mediation. Was it yesterday or last month, or was it last...

What could be expected to happen during the mediation on the alimony reduction?

I am assuming that you have actually filed a Petition for a Modification of alimony and that this mediation is set in that modification...

If my divorce papers have not yet been signed, but I agreed to an agreement during mediation, is it too late to change my mind?

If you signed a written agreement in mediation, that is a binding contract. The exception would be if there was some fraud or duress in the making...

How do I initiate mediation for a dissolution?

As I understand your situation based on the facts you describe, a divorce has been filed and temporary orders have been entered. Those temporary...

Are witnesses allowed to be paid witness fees in mediation as in arbitration and in court in Oregon?

I agree with Mr. Taylor. A mediation is not a court proceeding to which witnesses can be compelled by subpoena. Although there is nothing...

Would it hurt or help my relocation and custody case if I marry a month before trial?

There is a presumption in favor of the primary parent in relocation cases. If you have been dating your fiancé for 4 years, even though it may...

I have a pre trial conference coming up (modification pp). I decided to get a mental evaluation to have in my back pocket for

I agree with Mr. Abbarno that in- person testimony is ordinarily required at trial as the opposing party is entitled cross examine your...

My daughter was taking from me 14 years ago by the state of az. i signed no paperwork. they tried to say they couldnt find me

It sounds like Arizona terminated your rights in a dependency action. if you did not appear and defend, then they secured the order of termination...

Can I change the custody we agreed on at mediation, even if I agreed with the arrangement?

If you signed a written agreement in mediation, that is a binding contract. Ordinarily, there must be a defect in the agreement in order to have...