Visalia, Ca asked in Divorce for California

Q: Can a judge force me to pay for parenting coordination meetings? They are going no where.

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Andy Chen
Andy Chen
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  • Modesto, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Yes. Your opinion of whether these meetings are productive or not is not dispositive. If you have other evidence (e.g. report from the agency that runs these meetings) that the meetings are a waste of time, perhaps the judge would find that more persuasive. Most judges I have been in front of usually take a 'might as well try it' approach -- in other words, the judge will make you pay for a certain number of meetings in the off chance they might work and only after repeated incidents showing they don't work will the judge let you stop.

Keep good records of what happens at these meetings so you can, if needed, argue to the judge that the meetings are not working.

Ali Shahrestani,
Ali Shahrestani,
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  • New York, NY
  • Licensed in California

A: Judicial orders must be obeyed unless timely and successfully appealed. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.

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