What is a Trial?
A trial in your case will decide the issues that you and the other party have not resolved. The primary issues to be resolved in any family court case involving one or more children include a determination of: 1) Custody and parenting time rights with respect to any minor child; and 2) An appropriate child support order including provisions for medical insurance, medical costs of all children not covered by insurance, and an allocation of any federal tax exemptions applicable to the minor children; and 3) Whether any party should be awarded any reasonable attorney’s fees incurred in this matter. If your case is one for dissolution or separation of a marriage, the court will also determine: 1) An equitable division of community property; and 2) Responsibility for payment of any community debts. See complete instructions and paperwork on how to ask for a trial.
• If your case cannot be fairly settled, your alternative is a trial. Trials are formal proceedings conducted in a court and designed to reach a decision based upon the facts and applicable law. During a trial, the parties involved attempt to persuade the court or jury (trier of fact) of the validity of their position by presenting evidence, and legal and factual viewpoints. Evidence may include witnesses, documents, reports and exhibits. If a jury is the trier of fact, the judge conducts the proceedings and determines issues of applicable law and the admissibility of evidence. The plaintiff in all civil cases has the burden to persuade the trier of fact on the issues of liability and the amount of damages. If a jury is not persuaded, they dismiss the case. If a jury is convinced, then they award damages they consider appropriate. A judge, under appropriate circumstances, may take the case from the jury and enter judgment for or against the plaintiff or defendant. Parties may decide to
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