visitation

Basic information about how custody and visitation are determined. At what age are the children’s wishes considered? Can the children be moved out of state? Can visitation rights be eliminated? Can a parent withhold visitation if the other parent does not pay child support? Can a parent withhold support if the other doesn’t allow visitation? Can grandparents be awarded visitation?

A prompt and inexpensive way to resolve minor disputes. Legal procedures are held to a minimum and lawyers may not participate. It is limited to civil (non-criminal) actions involving disputes over amounts of money owed, damage to property, or seeking the return of personal property.

A method of problem solving which enables individuals or groups in conflict the opportunity to seek a mutually agreeable resolution with the assistance of a neutral third-party mediator. What types of cases can be mediated? How does it work? Contact information for ODR-approved mediation centers.