Modifying Visitation Rights

Summary

If you fail to attend mediation and court hearings for visitation rights, the judge may make decisions without your input. Its important to consult with a lawyer to understand your options and potential consequences.

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If I don't show up to mediation and then I don't show up to my court date after mediation, what happens? Will I get in trouble?
What is the nature of your case and which state are you located in? This will help me provide accurate information.
Child visitation, in Fresno CA. I was the petitioner also.
If you fail to attend mediation and court, the judge may make decisions without your input.

- Fresno Superior Court: * Van Ness Avenue, Fresno, CA *-*, Phone: (*) *-*.
Even if I was the petitioner?
Yes, even as the petitioner. Non-attendance can lead to decisions made without your input, potentially unfavorable to you.
What is the best thing for me to do if I don't want to see my kids til I get off of parole?
You may consider modifying your visitation rights. However, it's crucial to consult with a lawyer or legal aid service. Fresno Superior Court can provide resources.
I haven't modified my visitation yet. Do I modify my visitation rights by talking to the mediator?
Yes, a mediator can help in modifying visitation rights. However, the final decision is usually made by the court. What's your location?
Fresno, CA
What is the current visitation arrangement and why do you want to modify it?

In California:
- Mediation is mandatory in custody disputes.
- Court's decision is based on child's best interest.

Fresno Superior Court: (*) *-*
Twice a month, I'm on parole, not working and I don't have any transportation either. I have to see the psychiatrist tomorrow to see what she tells me. So I want to change the visitation to just once a month
What is the age of your child and how does the current visitation schedule impact them?
Have not started visitation rights yet
What is the current status of your parole and do you have a lawyer to represent you in this matter?
I have to take a * week batterers intervention program and completed complete it to get off parole. I don't have a lawyer. I feel bad because I'm the petitioner.
What is the nature of your parole violation that requires you to take a *-week batterers intervention program?
I had a domestic violence case about 11 years ago
What were the terms of your parole and have you completed the *-week batterers intervention program?
I get off of parole when I complete the * week batteries program. I only have seven classes in so far.
What are the requirements of the *-week batterers intervention program and how does it affect your parole status?
I have to attend a class once a week
What are the consequences if you fail to attend the class as required by the program?
I get dropped from the class and I have to start all over again. I cannot get off parole until I complete this class, the * classes
What are the reasons for you being unable to attend the classes regularly?
I am attending my classes so far. What I'm trying to do is modify my visitation rights before they get started to just once a month with my children
What is the reason for wanting to modify your visitation rights to just once a month?
Because I don't have a car right now and I don't have a job, and I would like to change it to just once a month if that's possible. Or as the petitioner can I stop this all together and ask the judge to start this over at a later date?
What is the current status of your case in court regarding visitation rights?

In California, you can request a modification of visitation order if circumstances have changed significantly. The court will consider the best interest of the child.
I'm starting on you mediation date and another court date after the mediation date because I failed to go to my last mediation.
What is the reason you failed to attend your last mediation?
I emailed mediation and told them that I made a mistake that I wasn't ready for this yet, they told me to just go to court and let the judge know that I wasn't ready. But the judge said another mediation date and court date after that today
What is the date of your next mediation and court hearing?
I haven't emailed yet for the mediation date but the court dates on November 3rd
What is the main reason you feel you're not ready for the mediation yet?
For the reason that I'm not working yet or don't have a car yet don't have my own place to stay, and I'm also seeing a psychiatrist who has me on antidepressants.
What is the nature of your relationship with the other parent of your children?
She has a restraining order against me
What are the terms of the restraining order against you?
Not to come around her
What is the duration and specific conditions of the restraining order?
Not sure
What were the circumstances that led to the restraining order being issued against you?
Threatening her I think. How can I get out of visitation rights right now just for a while till I get a little better situated
What is the nature of the threats you made that led to the restraining order?
What happens if I do get visitation rights but I can't pick them up for reason. Will I get in trouble?
What is the specific reason you can't pick them up? It's important to communicate with the other parent or your lawyer about any changes.
Working and don't have time anymore.
What is the custody agreement you have in place? It's generally important to adhere to the agreed schedule, but modifications can be made if necessary.
Can a court make you see your children even though you don't want to see them right now?
What is the current custody arrangement and visitation rights you have with your children?
I still have to go to mediation then court on the 3rd of Nov.
What is the reason you don't want to see your children right now? This could impact the court's decision.
I've been diagnosed with PTSD. I don't want to be around anybody right now. Don't trust myself around anybody, even though there is a 3rd party present.
Are you currently receiving any treatment or therapy for your PTSD? This information could be crucial in your upcoming mediation and court hearing.
Medication, that's all.
Are you open to sharing this information with the court to potentially adjust the visitation arrangement?
I don't really want to share this information, but if I do share this information what will happen?
Sharing your medical condition with the court could influence the decision on visitation rights, considering your mental health. It's important to consult with your lawyer about this.