Settlement
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a family court settlement is when two parents in a custody/visitation case come to an agreement about custody and visitation arrangements and the judge creates a final, official order of custody.
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Liam’s parents reached a settlement about where he would live and when he would visit each of them.
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A settlement is when the people in a court case agree on a plan—like for custody or visitation—with help from their attorneys and the judge.
The judge makes sure the plan works for everyone and turns it into a final court order.
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Related terms
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Settlement
when two parents in a custody/visitation case come to an agreement about arrangements and the judge makes it official.
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Mediation
a program offered by NYC family courts where another person helps smooth communication issues between parents or caregivers coming up with a plan.
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Confidentiality
our attorney cannot share anything you tell them without your permission. The only time your AFC might share confidential information is when there is a serious safety concern.
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Best interests of the child
a rule used in court to make sure that decisions about a child keep them as safe, happy, and healthy as possible.