#*break logjams in settlement discussions, where only one or two issues can't be agreed upon;,#*resolve disagreements about how the law should be interpreted or applied in a particular situation;,#*make temporary decisions about support or parenting arrangements while the parties are negotiating a settlement; , or,#*perform technical calculations, like about the amount of costs payable in a court proceeding, the income of someone who is self-employed, the amount of spousal support payable, or the after-tax cost of children's expenses.