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SEARCH CONTACT GENERAL INFO SERVICES FEES FORMS RULES RECORDS PROCUREMENT JOBS Superior Court of California, County of Kern   Case Types:   Appeals | Civil | Criminal | Family Law | Jury | Juvenile | Probate | Small Claims | Traffic   superior court home / family law / family court services Family Law Family Mediation and Investigations "Providing Services to Kern County Families" Introduction Services Provided     Mediation     Investigations Related Resources (links to new page) Introduction Family Mediation and Investigations is a department of the Kern County Superior Court which provides family mediations, custody evaluations, guardianship investigations, stepparent adoption investigations, and conservatorship investigations. It is the goal of Family Mediation and Investigations to meet the needs of the courts, families, and attorneys using our services in a professional, respectful manner. Back to Top Mediation Parents who have separated or have divorced meet with a mediator to develop a plan to raise the children. This plan generally consists of where the children will live and who will make decisions regarding the children's care, health, education, and welfare. The plan will specify when the children will be with each parent. All decisions should be made in the best interest of the children. The mediator will not make recommendations as to custody and visitation. If the parents cannot reach an agreement in mediation, then the parents will proceed with the hearing. Mediation should be conducted prior to court hearings where custody and visitation will be litigated. The Family Law Clerk of the Court or the Family Law Facilitator will direct you to Family Mediation and Investigations to arrange an appointment at the time you file your legal papers. Your Mediator Cannot Provide Legal Advice For further information, visit the California Courts/Judicial Council Self-Help Center - Child Custody Mediation (Opens new window) Back to Top Investigations In some cases, the court may be required, by law or of necessity, to order an investigation in family law and probate matters. Family Mediation and Investigations investigators conduct the investigations in these cases. Back to Top If you still have questions, e-mail Family Law. Superior Court of California, County of Kern court employees are prohibited from giving legal advice per section 24004 and 68082 of the Government Code. In addition, court employees may not give advice as to which legal forms to use or how to complete the forms. | Court Home | Search | Contact Us | General Info | Services | Fees | Forms | Rules | Court Records | Procurement | Jobs | | Appeals | Civil | Criminal | Family | Jury Services | Juvenile | Probate | Small Claims | Traffic | | Family Law Home | Contact Family Law | Family Law Fees | Family Law Rules | | Family Law Office | Family Court Services | Family Law Facilitator | | Family Law Case Information | Family Law Calendar | Exhibits | How to Prepare for A Court Appearance | Last Modified 5/18/2007 Site maintained by Webmaster Disclaimers Privacy Policy