Legal Question in Family Law in New Jersey

Back to court again.

Hello. My childs father and I have just gone thru 2

mediation sessions and we came up with an

agreement yesterday. We both signed it and left it

in the hands of the mediator. Today he tells me he

doesnt agree with anything that we agreed to

yesterday and he is gonna take me back to

court/mediation. Can he do this? Im tired of

wasting my time at mediation, he brings me to

court constantly for the same things! Is our

agreement official once we signed it, even though

Im not sure if it has reached the judge yet? What

can I do here?? Thank you!


Asked on 1/21/09, 3:12 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Richard Vallario Richard W. Vallario Law Office

Re: Back to court again.

Both answers are essentially correct. It would be binding unless your ex can demonstrate some compelling reason why he should not be bound. Most judges will not allow him to renege merely because he changed his mind. We are available for a further consultation at 973/661/3400.

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Answered on 1/22/09, 12:16 pm
Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

Re: Back to court again.

If he signed an agreement, and you signed it, then the agreement should be enforceable. He can not just change his mind whenever he wants to.

You are likely to be more successful with an attorney representing you.

Please call me if you would like me to assist you. I am in Hackensack, right across from the Bergen County Courthouse. I am in court in Paterson and Hackensack quite often.

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Answered on 1/21/09, 3:20 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Back to court again.

I agree with Mr. Davies. Sit down and speak to an attorney about all of this. Call me anytime - 732/247/3340.

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Answered on 1/21/09, 3:53 pm


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