SLR 24-12.171: REFERRAL TO MEDIATION

When the parties have not requested mediation, but it appears that parenting plan/custody issues are part of a proceeding that will result in a final judgment or order, the court shall refer the matter to mediation. “At issue” means that the case is ready to be set for trial or if a party seeks to modify the parenting time or custody provision of a divorce judgment or a judgment establishing paternity when the case is ready to be set for hearing.