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CIVIL RULE NO. 22

Mediation, Custody Investigation

1. Mediation Required. Unless waived by the court or on a motion to modify an ex parte temporary order (which is required by K.S.A. 60-1607(b) to be heard within 15 days), any disputes concerning the legal custody of a child, parenting time, or visitation must be submitted to a court-appointed mediator before an evidentiary hearing is held. Upon approval of the court, the parties may agree upon and engage a private mediator under Supreme Court Rule 902(a).

2. Information to Be Provided to Mediator. If Domestic Court Services is appointed to provide mediation services, counsel, or the parties if pro se, shall provide the full names, addresses, and telephone numbers (home and work) for all the parties engaging in the mediation process.

3. Continuing Mediation Orders. A provision for mediation through Domestic Court Services shall be continuing and additional orders shall not be necessary unless specifically requested by a party or required by Domestic Court Services.

4. Ex Parte Motion for Mediation. Either party may make an ex parte request for the issuance of an order for mediation to resolve any disputes concerning the provisions of an existing permanent or temporary parenting plan.