Can my case be settled without a court trial? Is it a good idea to reach a settlement or is it better to go to trial?
We try very hard to settle cases because this is usually best for everyone involved. However, sometimes it is necessary to go to trial because one spouse will not be reasonable. There are various ways to put pressure on the other side to reach a reasonable settlement, including a judicial settlement conference with a Judge. This is an opportunity for a Judge to informally speak with both sides about the disputed issues and try to help them understand that they are better off reaching an agreement than having a Judge make a decision that they may both dislike. We have gone to Court many times to protect our clients’ rights when the opposing party or the opposing attorney insists on trying to impose an unfair custody arrangement, division of property or support payments. While we think that settlement is best in most situations, we are ready to fight to protect our clients and their children.
