Once you and the other party to your dispute have reached an agreement to settle your dispute during your Negotiation or Mediation Conference, that is the time to create and sign a Memorandum of Understanding addressing all the essential terms to the extent possible. Even if some disputes require more than one Settlement Conference due to insufficient time, lack of information, or complexity of the issues, once an agreement to settle has been reached, you and the other party and your respective attorneys, if applicable, should maintain momentum, remain focused, and seek finality, closure and resolution of your dispute, which only comes from creating and signing a legally enforceable agreement. The goal of Online Dispute Resolution via Andrews Dispute Resolution utilizing such voluntary processes as Online Negotiation or Mediation is to empower you with a process and platform for resolving your dispute by mutual agreement without court intervention. A properly created and signed Memorandum of Understanding or settlement agreement can protect you and the other party from court action and enable you to resolve your dispute, move forward, and focus yourselves on more positive aspects of your respective lives.