Garcia-Udall v. Udall

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• reasoning that 153.0071’s different language regarding arbitration versus mediation supported its holding that trial court lacked authority to enter judgment that varied from terms of a mediated settlement agreement
• rejecting argument that trial court had discretion to modify order under Family Code section 153.007, but stating trial court has authority not to enforce agreements for best interest considerations
• rendering judgment modifing divorce decree to comport with mediated settlement agreement and affirming judgment as modified
• rendering judgment modifing divorce decree to comport with mediated settlement agreement and affirming judgment as modified
• rejecting argument that trial court had discretion to modify order under Family Code section 153.007, but stating trial court has authority not to enforce agreements for best interest considerations
• noting a trial court has authority not to enforce illegal provisions in a MSA

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