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→Introduction to rules promoting settlement
There are many reasons why it's important to resolve family law disputes other than by trial. From the court's point of view, when separated spouses or parents are able to reach a settlement of their legal problems, their agreement:
#helps to protect the children from their ongoing conflict;#frees up valuable judicial and administrative resources for other cases; , and,
#decreases the likelihood that the dispute will require ongoing court hearings in the future.
From the point of view of the spouses or parents involved in the dispute, making an agreement:
#is cheaper and faster than going to trial;,#is more likely to give you more of what you want than a judicial decision;,#shows you and your ex that you can resolve even difficult disputes on your own; , and,
#resolves disputes and lets you move on with your life more quickly.