Louisiana Children’s Code 435 – Purpose
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Terms Used In Louisiana Children's Code 435
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
The purpose of mediation is to encourage and assist parties to reach their own mutually acceptable settlement by facilitating communication, helping to clarify issues and interests, fostering joint problem-solving, and exploring settlement alternatives.
Acts 1999, No. 894, §1.