S.L. 12.20 Art. 5Decree agreements on collateral matters.

(1) Where during the conciliation or mediation stage the parties reach an agreement on the payment of an amount for maintenance that may be payable by one of them to the other either in respect of him or herself or in respect of the children, or agreement is reached as to the custody for visitation rights with respect to, the children, or on who is to continue to reside in the matrimonial home, the mediator shall make a note of such agreement which note shall be subscribed by the parties, and shall forthwith transmit such note to the Court which shall decree on the matter accordingly.

(2) Where any party is not assisted by an advocate or legal procurator the mediator shall inform that party of the importance of the agreement and of his or her right to be assisted by an advocate or legal procurator or to take legal advice before subscribing to any such agreement. (SUPERIOR JURISDICTION) (FAMILY SECTION)