Wash. Supp. L. R. 12.012
As amended through June 11, 2024
A domestic relations case filed with the court remains under the scope of authority of that court in all phases of the proceedings, including mediation. The court may limit the scope of the mediator's authority in the case. The court shall retain final authority to accept, modify or reject any agreement reached in mediation. In order to preserve and promote the integrity of mediation as a dispute resolution technique, the court will endeavor to include all reasonable agreements reached by the parties in formulating its orders in the case.
Wash. Supp. L. R. 12.012