Settlements
We attempt to help our clients settle through negotiations. There are many ways and settings in which to negotiate. Negotiation may be most successful in mediation. A mediator is a neutral person who helps the parties to identify and to address their real interests. We prepare our clients for mediation and refer them to the best mediators. If a case is settled, agreements are generally written into a separation agreement that is presented to the court for approval. When an agreement cannot be reached, most courts require a settlement conference, which is an informal meeting with a judge who offers advice about settlement.