61—17.23 (654A,654B) Extension of time. In the event that legal services or financial preparations cannot be provided on a timely basis, the farm borrower or the Legal Services Corporation on behalf of the farm borrower, farm resident or affected landowner or the ASSIST program on the farm borrower’s behalf, may file a written request for an extension of time in which to obtain these services. Upon receipt of this written request, the mediation service shall notify the creditor, other party or the DNR that the written request has been filed and shall consult with the creditor, other party or the DNR and with the provider of the legal or financial services to determine if an extension is justified. The extension may be granted by agreement of the parties or at the discretion of the director of the mediation service for good cause.