La. Ch. Code art. 437
This is the official text of La. Ch. Code art. 437, part of Louisiana’s Children's Code — governs child custody, child protection, and juvenile justice in Louisiana.
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Referral for mediation
Official statutory text
A. At any time the court may order the referral for mediation in any proceeding authorized by this Code, except domestic abuse assistance proceedings brought pursuant to Chapter 8, Title XV.
B. The referral order shall recite that while the parties must attend a scheduled mediation session and must attempt to mediate in good faith, they are not required to reach an agreement.
Acts 1999, No. 894, §1; Acts 2007, No. 396, §1; Acts 2017, No. 359, §§1, 4, special eff. date.
B. The referral order shall recite that while the parties must attend a scheduled mediation session and must attempt to mediate in good faith, they are not required to reach an agreement.
Acts 1999, No. 894, §1; Acts 2007, No. 396, §1; Acts 2017, No. 359, §§1, 4, special eff. date.
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