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PHONE SCAM ALERT

: in more than a dozen states, including California, reports have been filed regarding calls from people claiming to be court officials or law enforcement officers. Do not provide any information having to do with your bank or credit card to anyone claiming to be an officer of the court or of the law. If you receive communication from someone requesting your personal information, immediately contact the fraud unit of your local police department. Be advised that although court personnel may contact you by telephone, they will never ask for your personal or credit card information.

Child Custody Recommending Counseling

Mediation

Family Court Services is responsible for coordinating Child Custody Recommending Counseling (CCRC), also referred to as mediation. In family law cases involving child custody and visitation, both parents of the child will be referred to a Child Custody Recommending Counselor (Counselor). Prior to scheduling a CCRC appointment, each parent is required to first complete an online orientation, unless they have completed an online orientation within the last two years.

Counselors are mental health professionals who have experience working with children and families. Counselors meet with both parents to discuss issues regarding child custody, visitation, and parenting plans.

The goals of the CCRC are to:

  • Help parents to create parenting plans that are in the best interests of their children, and
  • Consider the health, safety, and well-being of the children.
  • Help reduce the hostility or conflict between the parents,

After meeting with the parents, the Counselor will prepare a written report for the judge that contains any agreements that the parents have reached and/or the recommendations of the Counselor.