Finances

FM5 (Statement of Position on NCDR)

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A form filed in contested financial remedy proceedings explaining what non-court dispute resolution (NCDR) you've tried — mediation, arbitration, or negotiation — or why you haven't. The court uses it to decide whether to direct parties toward NCDR before continuing.

In Plain English

A document where you tell the judge which out-of-court options, like mediation or arbitration, you have tried to settle your case.

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Published19 August 2026Last reviewed23 September 2026

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