Family Court Services - Child Custody, Mediation and Evaluation
Child Custody Mediation
Family Code section 3170 requires mediation whenever issues of custody or visitation are in dispute. This applies whenever a “party to the cause” wants to obtain or change a custody or visitation order and the other party does not agree
Important things to know before mediation
Placer Superior Court contracts with private mediators throughout the area to provide court ordered mediation services.
Important things to know after mediation
At the conclusion of your mediation session, the mediator will identify in writing those issues on which you reached an agreement as well as those issues on which you were unable to reach agreement.
Child Custody Evaluations (3111 Reports)
The custody evaluation report will provide recommendations that are based on the professional judgment of the child custody evaluator regarding a parenting plan that is in the best interests of the child(ren).
Other Important Information
Mediation/evaluation of cases that involve family law attorneys or their spouses, relatives, friends, or co-workers of the mediator may present a conflict of interest.