<BR>Can anyone here who has been through Friend of the Court conciliation help me out with what to expect, what I should prepare for, what to bring or get proof of, etc.?<P>I asked in another thread, but that one went off on a bit of a tangent.

It <B>might</B> be a little like divorce mediation in Florida.<BR> <A HREF="http://www.flabar.org/newflabar/consumerservices/General/Consumer.Pam/16PAMPH.HTM" TARGET=_blank>http://www.flabar.org/newflabar/consumerservices/General/Consumer.Pam/16PAMPH.HTM</A>

It really depends on the state. Where I am in California, it depends on the county.<P>For example, in Los Angeles County, where my divorce is happening, the conciliators can only communicate with the judge if an agreement is reached. <P>In San Diego County, where I live, the conciliators make a recommendation to the judge and the recommendation usually becomes the order.<P>So you need to find out the rules for where you are. You might try <A HREF="http://www.deltabravo.net/custody." TARGET=_blank>www.deltabravo.net/custody.</A> They are pretty anti-marriage there, but there is a lot of good information about court. You might also try <A HREF="http://www.divorcenet.com." TARGET=_blank>www.divorcenet.com.</A> They have state specific board where you might get your question answered.<P>Good Luck. This can be a very nervous time. Try to keep the children's best interests at heart and everything will turn out OK.