Settlement vs. Litigation:

In any family law dispute, whether it be property division, support, or custody, the parties have the option to reach a settlement of their issues instead of litigating the matters in Court. If the parties do not want to settle the dispute, or if settlement negotiations are not successful, then the Courts can be used as an effective way for the parties to get a resolution to their legal battles.

Deciding whether to settle a matter, or pursue it in court, requires careful consideration of a variety of factors. It is only possible to decide whether to settle a matter after giving thoughtful analysis to the facts that exist and how the law will apply to those facts. Having competent, knowledgeable counsel can help to ensure that you are realistic with your settlement demands, and that you know the possible outcomes should the issues be litigated.

If you are involved in a family law dispute, or if you are considering filing for Divorce, Custody or Support, and want to learn more about your rights, obligations, and options, then I encourage you to call my office so that we can discuss the facts and circumstances of your matter.