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There are many reasons why it is generally better to resolve things out of court. Agreements that people make cooperatively tend to be longer-lasting and are more likely to leave everyone satisfied with the result than if someone else — a judge or an arbitrator — imposes a resolution. As well, resolving family law problems out of court is often far quicker and far less expensive than resolving them in court. This isn't to say out of court processes are cheap. They still require you to make a financial investment.
This chapter talks about 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 in this chapter discuss the different dispute resolution options — [[Collaborative ProcessProcesses|collaborative negotiation]], [[Family Law Mediation|mediation]], [[Family Law Arbitration|arbitration]], and [[Parenting Coordination|parenting coordination]] — in more detail.
==Introduction==