Initial contact has been made early on and there is progress through other channels.

Intensive efforts are in progress to secure the safe return of the 11 British soldiers held by the West Side Boys,

We have made considerable progress in negotiations and hope to reach a settlement shortly.

The direction of the mind is more important than its progress.

Why would she ask the Vermont court to give Janet time and legal rights if in fact she's been abused?

The law doesn't allow any parent, gay or straight ... to shop state to state for a custody ruling they like. The question here is frankly very simple -- was there a proceeding under way.