Texas Law provides for binding mediated settlement agreements in family law cases. The purpose of this is to encourage Alternative Dispute Resolution. (settlement of a case by a method other than going to trial. Mediation and Arbitration are two methods of alternative dispute resolution). If you go to a family law mediation you may reach an agreement and be asked to sign a Mediated Settlement … [Read more...] about Binding Mediated Settlement Agreements in Texas Family Law and Child Safety