Private Mediation in Illinois 

Private Mediation in Illinois

In Illinois, mediation is likely to be required in a divorce or family matter involving children. If the parties do not have an agreement regarding their child-related issues, they would be required to attend four hours of mediation to address those issues. Many people are not aware that litigation is not the only option when […]

What is Court-Ordered Mediation in Child Custody Cases?

What is Court-Ordered Mediation in Clifornia Child Custody Cases?

Family Court Services Mediation (FCS), Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC), or Confidential Mediation (Tier 1-3) are various terms used by California county courts for required or court-ordered Child Custody Mediation under California Family Code Section 3170. In all cases where initial or modified custody is at issue, the court will send the parents to FCS […]