Separation agreements often occur before a divorce to set out terms for child custody, the division of debts and property, and what to do with the family home. . 1 will automatically apply to simplified procedure matters under rule 76. Aug 14, 2022 · For the following categories of contested issues, mediation is mandatory unless an impediment to mediation exists: (1) initial determinations of allocation of parental responsibilities; (2) modification of allocation of parental responsibilities; (3) relocation of the child; 4) non-parent visitation and third party allocation of.