This notice was likely sent to you by the Friend of the Court. A conciliation conference is an alternative dispute resolution process. Parties usually attend conciliation conferences for issues relating to custody, parenting time, and child support. A Friend of the Court employee, who may or may not be an attorney, will hold a conference with both parties in attempt to reach a resolution in the case. If there is an agreement between the parties, the Friend of the Court employee will reduce that agreement to writing. If there is no such agreement, the employee will listen to each party’s prospective and make a written recommendation.

You should be well prepared for this hearing prior to attending it.