                                 CODE OF VIRGINIA

EFFECT OF WRITTEN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (§ 8.01-581.25)

If the parties reach a settlement and execute a written agreement disposing of
the dispute, the agreement is enforceable in the same manner as any other
written contract. If the mediation involves a case that is filed in court, upon
request of all parties and consistent with law and public policy, the court
shall incorporate the written agreement into the terms of its final decree
disposing of a case. In cases in which the dispute involves support for the
minor children of the parties, an order incorporating a written agreement shall
also include the child support guidelines worksheet and, if applicable, the
written reasons for any deviation from the guidelines. The child support
guidelines worksheet shall be attached to the order.

HISTORY: 2002, c. 718.