Ex copied the Judge - will not show to depo

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Dh is taking ex to court for contempt and modification of visitation. Ex is pro se. The judge ordered that they go to mediation which they are to pay for 50/50. The order also states that DH's attorney is to chose the mediator. Ex told DH that she will not show at deposition because she can't afford it and stated that she was going to put it in writing.

Prior to evey visitation, DH has to send notification 30 days in advance (liberal visiation w/ 30 days notice). He sent his over 70 days in advince for this summer. Ex just responded by letter and copied the Judge.

1. Mediator stated that he will not keep the appointment if fee is not paid. What will happen if fee isn't paid by ex?

2. What will happen if we pay, to be reimbursed later, and she doesn't show? (She already was a no show at a deposition)

3. Is she allowed to copy the judge on a common letter about visitation that does not directly involve the case?


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>1. Mediator stated that he will not keep the appointment if
>fee is not paid. What will happen if fee isn't paid by ex?

Then there won't be a mediation, unless you pay the entire fee and ask the court to order you reimbursed.
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>2. What will happen if we pay, to be reimbursed later, and she
>doesn't show? (She already was a no show at a deposition)

You can have her found in contempt and incarcerated until she agrees to pay. But you can't get blood from a stone. Only you can know if she will ever pay.

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>3. Is she allowed to copy the judge on a common letter about
>visitation that does not directly involve the case?

If all parties are copied on the letter, then yes, but the judge may just toss it in the waste basket.