HB 153

Abstract

Under this Act, notice for a mediation conference must be made by registered or certified mail, with restricted delivery and return receipt requested, for any of the following Title 13, Family Court matters: (1) Child support. (2) Custody or visitation. (3) Guardianship. (4) Third-party visitation. This Act also provides that: - It is the party’s duty to provide the Court with the party’s mailing address. - Notice by registered or certified mail is not required if a party has provided a written waiver. - The Court may excuse the registered or certified mail requirement in whole or in part if the number of parties in a case is voluminous and the address of record for each party has been confirmed in writing, either by other service or written notice provided by the party. - Notice provided under this Act constitutes conclusive evidence of service and mediation may proceed with or without the party’s appearance.