Is there any recourse if the agreement reached in mediation is not respected?

Yes, there is recourse if the agreement reached in mediation is not respected in Colorado. When parties enter into a legally binding mediation agreement, they are expected to honor the terms and conditions of the agreement. If either party fails to do so, they can be held legally accountable. In Colorado, a party can file a motion for Breaching of the Mediation Agreement. In this motion, they would argue that the opposing party has failed to uphold their end of the agreement and ask the court to enforce the agreement. The court will likely require proof of the agreement, such as the mediation agreement contract in order to ensure that the terms are enforceable. Additionally, if a party believes the other party was acting in bad faith, they can file a motion for Relief from Imposed Agreement. This motion must provide evidence that the party did not enter the mediation agreement freely or that the other party was coercive or fraudulent. If either of the motions is successful, the court will enforce the agreement and may also order damages or penalties in addition to the fulfillment of the agreement. In such cases, it is recommended that both parties seek legal advice to ensure they are both properly represented and the agreement is enforced as intended.

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