Settlement Conference
A court-facilitated meeting where parties attempt to resolve divorce issues with judge or mediator assistance.
Example
At the settlement conference, they resolved property division but not custody.
Canadian Equivalent
In Canada, this is referred to as Case Conference (ON) / Judicial Case Conference (BC) / Settlement Conference.
Jurisdiction Variations
CALIFORNIA
Mandatory Settlement Conference (MSC)
California requires a mandatory settlement conference before trial
NEW-JERSEY
Early Settlement Panel (ESP)
New Jersey uses 'Early Settlement Panels' — panels of volunteer attorneys recommend settlement terms
Related Terms
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