Q: If parties agree before pre-trial how do we proceed ?
I have a pre-trial conference scheduled next week in Massachusetts for Custody/Support/Parenting Time,
Both parties have worked out personal issues over the last few months and have a schedule and support agreement that is working well for all involved adults and children.
The pre-trial notice and order received outlines a lengthy memorandum that is required but we just want to end the court dealings and settle. How do we do this ?
Can we motion to the court to stop the pre-trial proceedings. Neither of us have attorneys at this point. We did but they were more interested in filling their pockets then focusing on the kids and that is our concern.
A: You should prepare your written settlement agreement and have it executed before a Notary Public and have sufficient copies for each of you.
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