Santa Barbara County Family Court Services Program
Santa Barbara County Family Court Services Program provides mediation and evaluation for separated or divorced parents involved in disputes over custody and visitation of children in cases where the Santa Barbara County Superior Court has jurisdiction. Mediation is required in California whenever a dispute regarding custody or visitation is presented to the court. Mediation is confidential, and the mediator will not make recommendations to the court, unless otherwise stipulated by the parties in advance. There is no charge to the parties for mediation.