49B.01  Notice Of Application To Enforce Mediation Settlement

What this form is for

• • You reached a settlement through mediation, but one party isn't following it.
• • You need the courts to make the agreement legally binding and enforceable.
• • This form is used when the other side fails to comply with the terms agreed upon in mediation.
• • Use this specifically when enforcing a *mediation* settlement, not another type of court order.

Use this form or another form?

Deadline or filing window

There is no fixed deadline listed in the title, but you should file it as soon as the settlement is finalized. Waiting too long can complicate enforcement.

Before you submit

• • Fill in all fields completely; do not leave them blank if they don't apply.
• • Attach a signed copy of the actual Mediation Settlement Agreement.
• • Ensure both parties have signed the settlement document.
• • Clearly state *what* you are asking the court to enforce (e.g., payment amount, specific action).
• • Provide accurate details of the mediation process (dates, mediator name).
• • Check that your contact information is current and correct.

How to file this form

1. 1Complete all sections of Form 49B.01 accurately.
2. 2Gather all supporting documents (the signed settlement agreement being key).
3. 3Sign the form where indicated by the Courts Service.
4. 4Submit the completed package to the relevant District or Circuit Court office.
5. 5Keep a copy of the fully executed, submitted form for your records.
6. 6Pay any required court filing fee at the time of submission (if applicable).

Known limitations

• • This form only applies when enforcing a *Mediation* Settlement; it is not for all agreements.
• • The specific local rules of the Court may require additional forms or declarations alongside 49B.01.
• • Not confirmed in official source: The exact filing fee amount can change yearly and depends on jurisdiction/case type.
• • If you are applying to enforce an agreement reached via Arbitration, check if a variant form is needed.