In mediation, the individual facilitating the process is typically referred to as a "mediator," not a judge. Unlike a judge, a mediator does not have the authority to make binding decisions; instead, they help the parties communicate, identify issues, and reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Mediators work to create a collaborative environment, guiding discussions rather than adjudicating disputes.
If mediation fails for any reason, then it falls to the judge to determine custody.
It sounds like the Respondent (person who was sued) verbally asked the judge to require both parties to go to mediation. And the judge said yes. I would have expected the word to be "granted" not "sustained." * This is not a legal opinion. Check with a lawyer in your state.
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No. A retired judge has no legal power to issue a felony warrant unless she/he has been recalled to active statuus. Generally, retired judges are limited to civil mediation and case evaluation services.
In a letter a judge is addressed as "The Honorable (followed by name)" In court a judge is address as "Your Honor" or as "Judge."
You can greet a judge by calling him or her a judge. You can also call them Mr. or Mrs.
If you need a Judge just call a officer. In every football match you will need a judge.
I believe most family courts allow mediation where the people can decide what they want to agree on without a judge, as long as it isn't unreasonable they will allow it. If you are past that stage already you can just ask the judge to allow it and they probably will.
Since the parties did not wish to go to court, they went into mediation to solve their dispute.
a judge i guess
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Yes and no. Yes if you are in a family dispute and/or the judge orders you too do so. No, simply if you are not in either case. You may also avoid this mediation if you can provide a creditable reason to prove it's not useful or hindering to you in some form or another. It also depends on where you live. If you live in the State of Florida, have children and file for divorce, then according to Florida Statute 61 set forth by the Florida Legislature, you have to attend mediation. (See link below) If a judge requires family mediation in a dispute, many couples would gladly entertain that option. A family law mediator acts as a neutral third-party to sit down and listen to each side in an unbiased manner. The ultimate goal is to get the splitting couple to work together so that they may find a resolution that they are both happy with. Family mediation gives the divorcing parties more control in the final decision making of all terms of the divorce. This is especially helpful when it comes to child custody matters. The last thing anyone wishes to do is to tear their family apart in a long, costly and emotionally-draining courtroom battle.