How to prepare for custody mediation in California?

The best thing you can do to prepare for mediation is to try to think of what the other side is going to do. Then you can be prepared for what she says. Just saying she is lying is not enough. If you have some documented proof of something you need to bring it with you. An organized note book is always a good idea. Now it not the time to fumble around. While it is hard and we do not have a crystal ball to tell us what she will bring up, you should have a good understanding on how she operates. Above all do not try to our mud sling her. Only try to talk about positive issues and how you can be a positive part of your child's life. Have a game plan on how you could share your child. Think of a schedule. I usually tell my clients to think of the schedule she wants, the schedule you want, and what would be a good compromise in the middle. Your focus needs to be on your child. She has moved on, your child is the issue.