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.