Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
Is a mediation agreement legal if it has never been filed in the courts?
Asked on 3/07/12, 5:43 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Lucreita Becude
Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.
No -but because you two have agreed you can use it in court when you appear before a judge for the purposes of straightening out a custody/support issue. Then it will become a part of the pleadings.
Answered on 3/07/12, 6:18 am
Brent Rose
The Orsini & Rose Law Firm
Yes, it's still a binding contract so long as both sides have signed it. However, in order for either side to seek sanctions for contempt of court, it would have to be filed and a judge would have to enter an order (or a divorce judgment) ratifying it.
Answered on 3/07/12, 9:41 am