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Unlocking the Benefits of Child Support Mediation in San Diego

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Child support mediation is a process that can offer a more cooperative and less adversarial approach to resolving disputes over child support payments. In San Diego, this alternative method of dispute resolution has gained popularity for its effectiveness in helping parents navigate the complexities of child support agreements. By opting for child support mediation, parents can work together with the help of a trained mediator to reach mutually agreeable solutions regarding financial support for their children. This collaborative process allows parents to have more control over the outcome and fosters open communication to address each party's concerns. One of the primary benefits of child support mediation is the ability to tailor agreements to fit the unique needs and circumstances of the family. Unlike court-imposed decisions that may not fully consider individual situations, mediation encourages creative problem-solving and flexibility in reaching an agreement that works bes...

Court of Appeals Publishes New Case Regarding Acknowledgments of Paternity and Custody

The Michigan Court of Appeal issued an opinion in December regarding parenting time and  child custody , where the parties have an Acknowledgment of Paternity, but no written agreement or Court Order regarding custody and parenting time . In  Natassia T. Sims v. Danny Darney Verbrugge , the Court of Appeals addressed the procedure by which an acknowledged father can gain custody or parenting time after an acknowledgement of paternity is signed.