If you get a divorce in Ada County and you have children and are unable to agree on the custody arrangement, the judge will order you to mediation. In general, the cost of mediation is split between the parties. Each party's divorce lawyer can make a suggestion as to the mediator but if the sides don't agree the judge will decide.
The parties will go to a prescribed number of mediation sessions. They are designed to help the parties negotiate the terms of the child custody arrangement. Judges in Ada County prefer that the parties agree to the terms of the child custody arrangement because when the parties agree there is less likelihood of needing to file for modification.
The mediation sessions are not binding but can be made part of the final custody order if the parties come to an agreement as to the custody arrangement.
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