Once a Judge signs an Order, the agreement is legally binding. Mediated agreements may be more flexible than court-ordered solutions because they can be changed by mutual agreement as the needs of the families and children change over time. Any change to an agreement previously approved by a Judge must be filed with the Court in order to be legally binding. The mediation process may not resolve all issues, but even partial agreements can help parties narrow the issues and limit the time and expense of going to court. Any issues that cannot be resolved completely in mediation can be returned to the court for resolution.
Mediation helps resolve differences in a constructive manner.
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