It is easy to make a judge smile – just say the words, “Settled, Your Honor.” Contrary to popular opinion (and the content of TV lawyer programs), the main job of a judge is to resolve cases through settlement, not trial. Judges are principally engaged to assist... The objective of divorce mediation is to enable parties to resolve issues without resort to litigation. Mediation is a cooperative approach to resolve specific issues such as custody, access, spousal and child support and the division of property. In mediation, the...