Legal Question in Family Law in California

Mediation for child custody, i have many reason why i filed for custody of my son. What do i tell the mediator? do i tell them everything? i dont want it to seem like im talking all this crap about the mother just for the mediator to be on my side about it. any suggestions?


Asked on 9/08/10, 10:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

You have identified the key issue. You must explain to the mediator why custody should be ordered the way you have asked, withtout looking like you are badmouthing the othe parent. Put yourself in the shoes of the mediator, understand that you hear this stuff all the time and take it all with a grain of salt. Then think about what would be persuasive to you.

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Answered on 9/13/10, 10:48 pm


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