Family Code section 3170- external link requires Child Custody Recommending Counseling take place whenever issues of custody or visitation are in dispute. This applies whenever a party to the case wants to obtain or change a custody or visitation order, and the other party does not agree to the change. Child Custody Recommending Counseling is a form of negotiation between people with the help of a professional Child Custody Recommending Counselor who is a mental health professional. The Child Custody Recommending Counselor will assist the parties in reaching an agreement regarding custody, visitation and parenting issues for their children. If parties do not reach agreements in all areas of the parenting plan, the Child Custody Recommending Counselor will make recommendations to the court on the items still in dispute. Child Custody Recommending Counseling may include, but is not limited to, interviews with the parents, children, other parties who may be legally joined to the case, and other individuals and organizations who may have information about the situation. Contact through form on website.
