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Before a divorce may be granted, the typical issues that must be resolved are alimony/spousal support, property division, child custody, and child support. In Texas, arbitration, mediation, and informal settlement conferences are available to most divorcing couples who wish to resolve these issues without court intervention. A Houston alternative dispute resolution attorney at Cynthia Tracy, Attorney at Law, P.C. can work with you to resolve your dissolution of marriage disputes in a way that is appropriate for your family.

Arbitration

In Texas, the parties to a suit for dissolution of a marriage may agree to arbitration. If the parties state in a written agreement whether the arbitration is to be binding or nonbinding, the court may refer the suit to arbitration. If the arbitration is meant to be binding, the court may also render an order reflecting the arbitrator’s award. (See Texas Family Code § 6.601.)

Mediation

In a proceeding for the dissolution of a marriage in Texas, the parties can agree in writing to mediation, or the court may make a motion to refer the suit to mediation. If a settlement is reached, a judgment on the mediated settlement agreement will be rendered. (See Texas Family Code § 6.602.)

A mediated settlement agreement will be binding on the parties if the agreement is:

• Not subject to revocation (must be prominently displayed in the agreement in boldfaced type or capital letters or underlined)
• Signed by each party and by each party’s attorney, if either party is represented by counsel