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Notice Of Mediation CV-100 - Maine
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STATE OF MAINE SUPERIOR COURT DISTRICT COURT ____________________________, ss. Location_____________ Docket No.______________________ Docket No. _________________ Plaintiff Plaintiffs Attorney v. Address Defendant Defendants Attorney Address NOTICE OF MEDIATION In the above matter the Motion Pending Divorce Post-Judgment Motion Complaint for child custody has been set for mediation on _______________________________at _____________M. in the (Superior) (District) Court at _________________________________________________ .Each party is expected to be present with or without counsel and to make a good faith effort to mediateall disputed issues. Prior to that date, each party is expected to confer with counsel to determine whatinformation is needed at the mediation session. A copy of the publication "Mediation of Divorce inMaine" is enclosed. In order to prepare your client for mediation and to maximize its success, pleasemail to your client the enclosed booklet and the notice of mediation. * * IMPORTANT * * IF THE COURT FINDS THAT EITHER PARTY FAILED TO MAKE A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO MEDIATE, THE COURT MAY ORDER THE PARTIES TO SUBMIT TO MEDIATION, MAY DISMISS THE ACTION OR ANY PART OF THE ACTION, MAY RENDER A DECISION OR JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT, MAY ASSESS ATTORNEYS FEES AND COSTS OR MAY IMPOSE ANY OTHER SANCTION THAT IS APPROPRIATE IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES. THE COURT MAY ALSO IMPOSE ANY OTHER SANCTION UPON A PARTYS FAILURE WITHOUT GOOD CAUSE TO APPEAR FOR MEDIATION AFTER RECEIVING NOTICE OF THE SCHEDULED TIME FOR MEDIATION. If either party cannot attend, a written motion to continue must be filed with the Court within one weekof this notice and presented by counsel to a Judge/Justice. If both parties agree to cancel a scheduled mediation, notice must be given to the Clerk of Court at least48 hours prior to mediation. If you do not cancel your mediation session and you do not appear for it,to schedule another mediation session you will be required to pay an additional $120.00. The State of Maine Child Support Guidelines law requires that prior to mediation the parties exchange acompleted income affidavit and a worksheet. A complete copy of the law is available in the countycourthouse libraries and from attorneys. Dated:____________________ ______________________ ClerkENC. cc: Mediator-- CV-100, Rev. 09/97
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