What is the final result of mediation?
When an agreement is reached, the mediator will usually prepare a “Separation Agreement” to be signed by the parties. The completed and signed agreement is enforceable and is filed with the court for approval. Parties are encouraged to consult with their own lawyer to review the separation agreement before signing. Often lawyers refer their clients to mediation to resolve some or all issues. In those cases, the mediator may only prepare a draft of the separation agreement, or a “memorandum” of the agreed terms, which is later, incorporated into a Separation Agreement by the parties’ lawyers.
