Motion To Order Or Waive Mediation And Declaration

MOTION TO ORDER or WAIVE MEDIATION and DECLARATION IN SUPPORT. This form is used in the Circuit Court of the State of Oregon by either the petitioner or respondent in a domestic relations case involving contested custody or parenting time. The purpose of the form is to request that the court either require the parties to participate in mediation or excuse them from mediation requirements. Mediation is often used to help parties resolve disputes regarding parenting plans without the need for a full court hearing. The motion cites various Oregon statutes—such as ORS 107.765 and ORS 36.185—which give the court authority to order mediation in domestic relations or other civil matters, unless certain exceptions apply (such as in family abuse prevention cases). It also allows the court to waive mediation for good cause or in cases involving temporary orders. The person submitting the motion must declare why mediation should be ordered or waived, and may also note if a restraining or protective order is currently in effect between the parties, which could justify waiving mediation. The form includes a declaration under penalty of perjury and a certificate of mailing to ensure the other party and any adult children involved are properly notified of the motion. www.FormsWorkflow.com