
Court & Hearings

Court alternatives
These resources explain ways you can resolve an issue without going to court.
Describes that although it may be in the best interest of both parties to settle, a judge must first approve it
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Learn how to handle disagreements by listening, asking open questions, staying curious, and communicating respectfully to better understand each other.
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Explains how mediation is used in a court process that involves parents of children. This could be a divorce case or other case involving parenting issues.
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Problem-solving courts help eligible defendants with drug, mental health, DUI, or veteran issues avoid jail through treatment programs and expungement.
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Explains what alternative dispute resolution (ADR) is, the methods of ADR available, and its benefits and downsides compared to the normal court process.
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