The conciliation judge has a great deal of experience. From this perspective, the conciliation judge can help the parties reach an agreement by giving predictions about what a judge is likely to order in the case. With this information about the judge`s possible verdict, the parties will likely be more comfortable when negotiating. The parties may agree to make the judge`s likely decision or, if it is in the interest of the parties, to create their own transaction. The transaction gives the parties the power to decide the outcome of their case. As the name suggests, a mandatory comparison conference is not optional. Both parties and their respective lawyers must participate. Some judges will perform the MSC themselves at a “chamber meeting,” and others will appoint someone else to lead the conference as a temporary conciliation judge, normally another family law lawyer. Ask your lawyer for any provisions that have not been discussed before.

Question any discrepancies with your memory of the colony. Express any concerns you have about the importance of the terms. If you sign the marital transaction or the agreed verdict, it is final. You are represented by a lawyer and are a competent adult, which means that you cannot change your mind about the terms with which you have agreed. Your settlement agreement will then be sent to the court to render a judgment. It is important to meet with your lawyer to discuss your spouse`s transaction order. The aim is to determine on which issues you do not yet agree and whether it is necessary to negotiate in order to reach an agreement. The comparison counsel will use the briefs to find out what issues need to be resolved at the conciliation conference.

Settlement is the ideal end of any family law case. Due to the personal nature of family affairs, it is often preferable for the parties to reach an agreement and pursue separate lives. Compared to litigation and legal proceedings, the settlement can foster an ongoing relationship between the parties. Family law is unique because, often, once the case is over, the parties still have to have some kind of relationship. In civil cases, as a result of litigation and legal proceedings, there are very few circumstances in which the parties must continue to communicate and interact. Issues such as custody and visitation, as well as ongoing support, inextricably connect the parties to family law long after the case is over. Any issues in your divorce, such as division of ownership, custody, and support, should be addressed in this document. This written and signed agreement is then submitted to the court for approval and signature by the judge. Your attorney may prefer to prepare the MSA to ensure that the agreement is favorable to you and that certain procedural or enforcement provisions are contained in the document rather than trying to add it later to the settlement agreement proposed by the opposing attorney.

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