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Family Court Services coordinates Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC), also called mediation, in family law cases involving child custody and visitation; each parent completes an online orientation before a CCRC appointment is scheduled; the counselor's written report to the judge with the parents' agreements or the counselor's recommendations; the orientation video, reviewed every 2 years, in English and in Spanish; the Orientation Packet and Family Code Section 3044; the CCRC Intake Form completed by each parent in one sitting, within the last 6 months prior to attending CCRC; a mediation appointment scheduled after both parties complete the orientation and the intake form; related resources.
California > Third Appellate District > Yolo County > Superior Court of California, County of Yolo
Mediation Family Court Services is responsible for coordinating Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC), also referred to as mediation. In family law cases involving child custody and visitation, both parents of the child will be referred to a Child Custody Recommending Counselor (Counselor). Prior to scheduling a CCRC appointment, each parent is required to first complete an online orientation. Counselors are mental health professionals who have experience working with children and families. Counselors meet with both parents to discuss issues regarding child custody, visitation, and parenting plans. The goals of the CCRC are to: Help parents to create parenting plans that are in the best interests of their children. Consider the health, safety, and well-being of the children. Help reduce the hostility or conflict between the parents, After meeting with the parents, the Counselor will prepare a written report for the judge that contains any agreements that the parents have reached and/or the recommendations of the Counselor. Contact Information Family Court Services 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695 (530) 406-6720 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday, excluding holidays Contact Us Related Resources Our Family Wizard Talking Parents Co-Parenting Education Supervised Visitation Providers Anger Management Education BestInterest Submit Complaint Child Custody Recommending Counseling Orientation After both parties have completed orientation and the intake form, a mediation appointment may be scheduled. Click and watch the video below The orientation video includes important information about helping children through parental separation and offers advice on how to develop a parenting plan. The video must be reviewed every 2 years. English Spanish Review the Orientation Packet and Family Code Section 3044 Orientation Packet FC 3044 Each parent must complete the CCRC Intake Form The intake form requests information regarding various topics that pertain to you, the other party, and your children. The form must be completed in one sitting, therefore we recommend that before starting the form, you gather the following, if applicable and available: arrest/conviction records, restraining order records, CWS encounter history, and counseling/mental health records. This form must be completed within the last 6 months prior to attending CCRC. Intake Form
Mediation Family Court Services is responsible for coordinating Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC), also referred to as mediation. In family law cases involving child custody and visitation, both parents of the child will be referred to a Child Custody Recommending Counselor (Counselor). Prior to scheduling a CCRC appointment, each parent is required to first complete an online orientati
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1 verbatim mandatory provision from 13-16-s.
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43 verbatim mandatory provisions from 07-33-s.