Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

is a signed mediation valid

I am 31, I have three dughters who live with there father for approx 2 yrs we recently had a conflict over times and days for visitation and went to a mediator and had a parenting plan made and was sign and notarized by both of us. my ex now is saying that his lawer has told him that it is not valid and is threating to take me to court to change the agreed apon days of visitation. I need to know if this is legal or if he is just making idal threats to make me do what he wants? I have very little funds and would like to avoid a long drawn out court fight. thank you for your time.


Asked on 2/16/06, 1:03 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Vasquez In Pacta, PLLC

Re: is a signed mediation valid

The parenting plan that you have both agreed to through mediation is definitely legal, and binding. If it should go to court, it is likely that the court would follow the existing plan. If he refuses to abide by the parenting plan you could always seek to hold him in contempt.

If you need assistance with this issue please feel free to contact me, and someone in my office can definitely help.

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Answered on 2/16/06, 1:43 pm


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