What is the process that takes place when there is a mandatory settlement from a Divorce case?

I am assuming that you were notified of a "Mandatory Settlement Conference." This is a mandatory CONFERENCE and NOT a mandatory SETTLEMENT. Settlement is settlement -- you guys decide what's being split and who gets it. If you don't reach a settlement, then you go to trial and the judge will then split everything based on what you both stated in your Schedule of Assets and Debts and your Income and Expense Declaration (as well as any discovery conducted, etc.).

Stephanie White
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