Negotiations end for the day in McCourt divorce case that could determine Dodger ownership

Mediation ends for the day in McCourt divorce case

LOS ANGELES — Negotiations have ended for the day in the divorce case of Jamie and Frank McCourt that could determine future ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Mediation began Friday in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom before Superior Court Judge Peter Lichtman.

Court spokesman Allan Parachini says negotiations, which are closed to media, were expected to resume Saturday, but both sides decided to meet at a later date that has not yet been determined. Their trial is set to resume Monday.

Jamie McCourt is seeking to have a judge toss out a postnuptial marital agreement, signed by the couple in 2004, so she could have a slice of the Dodgers under California’s community property law. Frank McCourt believes he is the sole owner and the pact should be upheld.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mediation has begun between Jamie and Frank McCourt in their divorce trial that could determine future ownership of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The couple on Friday appeared with their attorneys in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom before Superior Court Judge Peter Lichtman.

The negotiations, which are closed to media, could spill into the weekend if a deal hasn’t been reached.

Jamie McCourt wants a judge to toss out a postnuptial marital agreement and clear the way for her to have a slice of the Dodgers under California’s community property law. Frank McCourt believes he is the sole owner and the agreement should be upheld.