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===Potential Outcomes===
===Potential Outcomes===


It is possible for some or all issues to be settled at a JCC. Where there are areas of agreement — which could concern anything, from a temporary access schedule, to a restraining order, to the sale of the family home — the judge or master will make that order. Areas that can't be agreed upon will be left for further negotiation and further litigation.
It is possible for some or all issues to be settled at a JCC. Where there are areas of agreement — which could concern anything, from a temporary parenting  schedule, to a protection order, to the sale of the family home — the judge or master will make that order. Areas that can't be agreed upon will be left for further negotiation and further litigation.


Even if nothing can be agreed upon, the judge or master will usually make a series of orders about the next procedural steps in the litigation. Typically, these will include:
Even if nothing can be agreed upon, the judge or master will usually make a series of orders about the next procedural steps in the litigation. Typically, these will include: