I have mediation soon any advice on how to approch my case?

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I have physical custody of my child for the last 5 years. Other parent had supervised visits for 2 years due to abuse and for the past two years we have had almost equal parenting times.I agreed to a schedule that other parents attorney came up with .my child lives with me goes to school in my area. Has her doctors in my area. I have provided her with a stable environment. my job has been the same for many years.I am even paying child support to other parent due to the fact that other parent doest have much income so I am required to support my child even when my child is other parents care. Othr parent is seeking sole custody and only wants to allow me to see my child 2 weekends a month. I dont see this happening seeing that there has not been any change in circumstance on either side.

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Amir Dibaei ·
I've been representing our clients in mediation very frequently these last couple months. You ask a good question and the only fair answer would be to hire an attorney that is experienced in mediation. That way you can present all the facts (something you can't really do on avvo) and you will have an entire approach mapped out for you. Better yet, the map can be redrawn when it matters most--during the mediation. I charge $200/hour for mediation when I should really be charging closer to $400. If you do obtain counsel--make sure they are good.
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Tobie Waxman ·
"how to approach your case" in a mediation? That depends. Have you submitted a mediation brief? Are you represented by counsel? The mediator is not going to weigh evidence. His/her job is to help you and the other parent reach an agreement. With mediation, you are not required to reach an agreement, but you should do your best to be flexible and reasonable. If the other side does not make reasonable demands or offers, or your offers are not reasonable, then mediation will not be successful. This is your opportunity to still be in control of the outcome of your case. Once it goes to trial, you have lost control.
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Scott KosnerFamily Law AttorneyBeverly Hills, CA ·
Agreed. Just keep an open mind. An experienced mediator may have ideas on compromises that work for both of you and allow you to avoid forcing a judge to implement an order that you may not be happy with.
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