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There are many reasons why it is generally better to resolve matters out of court. Agreements that are made voluntarily by both parties are more likely to be long-lasting and leave both people more satisfied than if someone else (a judge) makes the decision for them. Another main reason is that resolving matters out of court is often, in the long run, cheaper than a court process. That is not to say out of court processes are cheap or free (with the exception of some services which are detailed below). The processes here still require a financial investment. We just think it’s better to invest in one of these processes and come out with a more durable “win-win” agreement for both parties and their children, and to avoid court if you are able to.
There are many reasons why it is generally better to resolve matters out of court. Agreements that are made voluntarily by both parties are more likely to be long-lasting and leave both people more satisfied than if someone else (a judge) makes the decision for them. Another main reason is that resolving matters out of court is often, in the long run, cheaper than a court process. That is not to say out of court processes are cheap or free (with the exception of some services which are detailed below). The processes here still require a financial investment. We just think it’s better to invest in one of these processes and come out with a more durable “win-win” agreement for both parties and their children, and to avoid court if you are able to.


This chapter discusses how family law problems can be resolved without going to court. It begins with a <span class="noglossary">brief</span> overview of the different out-of-court options and the different ways that settlements and agreements can be recorded. It also <span class="noglossary">reviews</span> what can happen when a party has a change of heart after an agreement has been reached. The other sections of this chapter discuss in more detail the different options for resolving matters: [[Collaborative Processes|collaborative processes]], [[Family Law Mediation|mediation]], [[Family Law Arbitration|arbitration]], and [[Parenting Coordination|parenting coordination]].
This chapter discusses how family law problems can be resolved without going to court. It begins with a <span class="noglossary">brief</span> overview of the different out-of-court options and the different ways that settlements and agreements can be recorded. It also <span class="noglossary">reviews</span> what can happen when someone has a change of heart after an agreement has been reached. The other sections of this chapter discuss in more detail the different options for resolving matters: [[Collaborative Processes|collaborative processes]], [[Family Law Mediation|mediation]], [[Family Law Arbitration|arbitration]], and [[Parenting Coordination|parenting coordination]].


==Introduction==
==Introduction==

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