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Local Rule 4.6(a) and (b) require mediation and the co-parenting workshop; the page cites the workshop rule as "Local Rule 4.9(b)", its earlier number: all mediation remote by phone or Zoom, with each mediator's Zoom meeting and the toll-free number; confidential, non-recommending mediation; only parents participate; the orientation and individual then joint sessions (separate remote mediation where there are safety concerns, and a support person for a protected parent); one session of 1-2 hours, sometimes directly after court; no fees; the parenting apart workshop (Triple P, the court preferred workshop, and the one other online course on the Co-parent Workshop List, carded as a document), a certificate of completion submitted to the court; interpreters requested on MMC-110, Spanish interpreters in Family Court and for mediation on Tuesdays; the intake web form completed only when directed; the Family Court Services client complaint form.
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Family Mediation Office Information Family Court Services Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino 100 North State Street, Room 212 Ukiah, CA 95482 Phone: (707)218-5352 Related Links County of Mendocino Mendocino County Law Library Related Resources California Courts Self-Help Center Courtes de California Centro de Ayuda Families Change Remote Mediation - At this time, all mediation will be done remotely. There will be no in-person mediation, instead it will be done via Phone or Zoom Michelle Clemann Maria Mihm Join by Video Join by Video Join by Phone: (833)568-8864 Meeting ID: 160 2709 3012 Passcode: 95482 Join by Phone: (833)568-8864 Meeting ID: 161 970 5034 Passcode: 079029 What Is Family Mediation? Mediation is required by law in all custody and visitation disputes. Family Court mediation is an opportunity for parents to resolve custody and visitation issues with the help of a trained mediator. Family mediation does not include financial or property issues. When mediation leads to an agreed upon Parenting Plan, that plan becomes an order of the Court and is enforceable as such. When parents are unable to resolve their custody and visitation disputes through mediation, a hearing is set and the matter is decided by a judge. In Mendocino County, Family Court mediation is confidential. When parents do not agree upon a Parenting Plan in mediation, mediators do not make recommendations or write reports about the family to the Family Court. Who Participates in Family Mediation? Mediations may be conducted remotely over Zoom, or by telephone. Only the parents are present at and participate in the mediation process. Grandparents, new spouses, children, or any other interested parties do not participate in the mediation process. Attorneys may have contact with the mediators but they are not present at and do not participate in the mediation process. How Is Family Mediation Conducted? Mediation begins with an orientation presentation by the mediator. At every mediation session, parties will meet individually with the mediator first. Parents then meet together in mediation, except in some domestic violence cases. How Is Family Mediation Conducted in Domestic Violence Cases? Parties have the opportunity to alert the Mediator prior to mediation if have safety concerns and arrange for separate “remote” mediation by phone or zoom. The parent who is protected by a restraining order has the right to be accompanied to family mediation by a support person. Who Is Eligible for Family Mediation Services? Child custody and visitation mediation is required in all cases that have current custody and visitation issues pending in Family Court. Family Mediation is also required when domestic violence restraining orders are granted and parents have requested custody and visitation orders in their restraining order application. Family Mediation referrals are made directly from Family Court. If parents have an open family law case, they may voluntarily participate in mediation by contacting the Mediator and requesting an appointment. How Long Does Family Mediation Take? Mediation is one session which generally lasts for 1-2 hours. Parents may be referred to their mediation session directly after court or later that day. Parents should plan for work and childcare accordingly. In some cases, mediation may happen on a different day and the Mediator will work with the parties to find a suitable mediation date. When and Where Does Family Mediation Take Place? Family Mediation for Ukiah cases may only be conducted remotely at this time. All Ten Mile mediations and all Spanish mediations are also conducted remotely. How Much Does Family Mediation Cost? There are no fees for Family Mediation. Are There Other Requirements for Those Who Have Custody or Visitation Disputes? Yes. Court Local Rule 4.9(b) requires that all parents of minor children with cases pending in Family Court attend a parenting apart workshop. These workshops educate parents about parent communication, conflict resolution, the needs of children when their parents do not live together, as well as other topics related to parenting apart. The court preferred workshop is offered through the Triple P, Positive Parenting Program. A certificate of completion will be submitted to the court upon completion of the workshop. The workshop is offered in Ukiah in English and Spanish, and in Fort Bragg and Willits in English. The workshop is funded by the Mendocino County Health and Human Services department and First 5 Mendocino and is free for parents involved in Family Court proceedings. Contact Triple P at (707)234-3300 to register. Information about the one other online course which satisfies the workshop requirement is available through the Family Mediation office or click below. Co-parent Workshop List (English) Co-parent Workshop List (Spanish) Spanish Speaking Parents in Family Court When parents need the assistance of an interpreter in Family Court and/or Family Mediation, they should submit the Request for Interpreter form number MMC-110 AND inform the court clerk when they submit their documents for filing. Spanish language interpreters are available in Family Court and for family mediation on Tuesdays. MMC-110 - Request for Interpreter Directions/Intake forms for Mediation English Forms Directions for Family Mediation Family Court Services / Mediation Intake Web Form - Complete and submit online - Do Not Fill Out this Form Unless Directed by Court Staff, Judge, or Mediator Child Custody Information Sheet - Child Custody Mediation Co-parent Workshop List Domestic Violence Information Spanish Forms Directions for Family Mediation Family Court Services / Mediation Intake Form - Complete and submit online Child Custody Information Sheet - Child Custody Mediation Co-parent Workshop List Domestic Violence Information Client Complaints Family Court Services staff are committed to helping you make the best decisions regarding your children, family members, and adults in your care. We hope you are satisfied with the services you receive. In the event you are not, please complete the Client Complaint Form below and submit to the Court Executive Officer. Family Court Services Client Complaint Form and Instruction Sheet
Family Mediation Office Information Family Court Services Superior Court of California, County of Mendocino 100 North State Street, Room 212 Ukiah, CA 95482 Phone: (707)218-5352 Related Links County of Mendocino Mendocino County Law Library Related Resources California Courts Self-Help Center Courtes de California Centro de Ayuda Families Change Remote Mediation - At this time, all mediation will
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