A set of written questions that must be answered in writing under oath. Marital Dissolution Agreement. The M.D.A. becomes an order of the court when it is incorporated by reference into the Final Decree of Divorce. See the Marital Dissolution Agreement section in this booklet on page 20. Mediation may be ordered by the court upon motion by either party or upon the court's own decision.
Mediation is an alternative to trial.
It is a voluntary process whereby the parties meet with a mediator and try to settle all or part of a case. See the Mediation section in this booklet on page 17. A motion is a general term that describes a document that is filed and a procedure whereby the judge can rule on important questions during the case. For example, if discovery is overdue, a party will file a Motion to Compel Discovery. Generally, no witnesses will be heard.