Custody Agreement Clarification

Summary

If neither party attends mediation, the custody agreement generally remains unchanged unless a new court order is issued. Given the fathers recent situation, you may consider filing for a custody modification, especially if its in your childs best interest. At age 15 or 16, your childs preference can be considered by the court. Ex parte orders are for urgent matters and may still be applicable if your childs safety is at risk. Consulting a local attorney can provide guidance on filing for modification or an ex parte order.

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Bare with me but here we go. I have a few questions first I live in a different county from where the case was started family/ custody my first question is if there was an ex parte then we where refered to mediation and neither parties show up is the custody agreement the same before the ex parte which was */* custody or doest the other parent who was the petitioner have custody? Also since the father/ petitioner has mostly had physical custody and weve been working out visitation on our own for the last 6 years and about 10 days ago father was */* and child had been missing school this yeat and last year i went down and picked him up ( he had been staying at his older sisters house since dad crisis)untill i was able to get him for a week i just am currious where i stand and what steps to take to make sure my 15year old (almost *) who wants to be with me but also i want him safe and going to school
Hey ****! It sounds like you've got a lot going on. Here are some general points that might help:
- If neither party shows up for mediation, the custody agreement usually remains unchanged unless the court issues a new order.
- Since there's been a change in the father's situation, you might consider filing for a modification of custody, especially if you believe it’s in your child's best interest and safety.
- Your child's preference can be considered, especially at age * or *.
Have you considered seeking legal assistance to file a modification request?
Currios is it yoo late for a ex parte or does it apply
Hey ****! Ex parte orders are typically used for urgent matters where immediate court intervention is needed. If there's a situation affecting your child's safety, it might still be applicable. You might want to consult with a local lawyer to explore this option. Would you like help connecting with one?