Custody Dispute Court Preparation

Summary

In a custody dispute where the mother filed for full custody and child support, the judge ruled the situation non-emergency, directing mediation. After unsuccessful mediation, the case returns to court. Prepare by gathering financial documents, reviewing the parenting agreement, and presenting evidence of stability and capability as a parent.

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I am currently pro se in court against the mother of my kids, we never have been married and we have a parenting agreement from a previous court session. we are in court now because she filed an emergency motion in an attempt to get full legal and physical custody of our two children.
Hey ****! That sounds like a tough situation. Could you let me know if there are any specific concerns or reasons she mentioned in the emergency motion? Knowing this will help me provide more targeted information.
She claimed that I stole money from her, that I gambled all of my money and her money away, and that she was afraid that I owed money to dangerous people. The judge looked at the emergency motion and immediately said that it was not an emergency and that we need to attend mediation as it states in our parenting agreement.
Hey ****! Since the judge determined it wasn't an emergency and referred you to mediation, you should prepare for that process. Here are a few tips for mediation:
- Gather all relevant documents (e.g., financial records, communication logs).
- Stay calm and focused on the children's best interests.
- Be prepared to compromise and find common ground.
Do you need any specific guidance on preparing for the mediation?
we already went to mediation, we had three sessions and then she was supposed to give me a list of things that she wanted in order to come to a compromise, but instead of coming up with the list instead she said that due to recent developments, she will no longer be participating in mediation.
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It's clear that you're dealing with a complex custody issue. Since she has opted out of mediation, you may need to return to court to address the lack of progress.
Have you received any communication from the court regarding the next steps?
Her attorney also filed a motion for child support, and our next court date is on Friday.
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Since your next court date is approaching quickly, it's crucial to be prepared. Here are some steps you can take:
- Gather all financial documents to counter the child support motion.
- Review the parenting agreement and mediation notes.
- Prepare any evidence that shows your stability and capability as a parent.
Do you need any specific advice on handling the child support motion in court?