In Washington State, final resolution of family law disputes is
often resolved before ever reaching a courtroom. This occurs in
part due to local county rules requiring family law matters to
mediate the case prior to being given a trial date. Whether
it's during mediation, settlement conference, or an informal
negotiation between attorneys, parties may come to a written
agreement that outlines how to resolve their dispute. But how do
you make sure that the agreement that can decide all the issues of
your case is enforceable? That's where Civil Rule 2A, often
referred to as CR 2A, becomes vital.
What is a CR 2A?
CR 2A is short for Superior Court Civil Rule 2A, which governs
the enforceability of agreements made during litigation.
Specifically, it allows parties to enforce a settlement agreement
without a new lawsuit, as long as the agreement meets certain
criteria.
