What are the chances that my case will settle before going to trial?
The majority of divorce cases settle without a trial. The reasons (in no particular order) are: cost, delay and uncertainty. If you hire legal counsel, you will almost certainly get tired of paying the bill, sooner or later. Even if you don’t hire a lawyer, the time and effort required to get your case to trial will likely be an increasing burden as the weeks turn into months. And in any event, you may be concerned about the possibility of an adverse decision on disputed issues. Over time, these conditions may cause you to consider settling your case rather than continue to suffer from them.
