How to Enforce a Mediated Settlement Agreement in California After the Other Side Refuses to Sign
In California, you can often enforce a mediated settlement agreement even if the other side later refuses to sign—most commonly by moving under Code of Civil Procedure § 664.6 or relying on Evidence Code § 1123. Mediation “handshake” deals, however, are not automatically enforceable unless specific statutory requirements are met. This article explains the fastest […]