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How to decide whether a divorce trial is worth pursuing

by | Feb 25, 2020 |

Couples in Texas and throughout the United States who choose to end their marriages generally want to do so as quickly and easily as possible. Of course, there can be situations in which it may be necessary to take extra time to end a marriage properly. For instance, a spouse may want a larger share of marital assets or sole custody of the children. However, just because negotiations may have stalled doesn’t mean that going to trial is necessarily a good idea.

It can take over a year to resolve a divorce through litigation. In many cases, it takes just months to come to a divorce settlement outside of court. A lengthy trial could result in taking time off work to appear in court or otherwise prepare for the proceeding. It can also mean spending more money on attorney fees.

Ultimately, an individual can expect to pay $10,000 or more when legal fees, court costs and other trial expenses are accounted for. In addition to taking a toll on a person’s financial health, a divorce trial can take a toll on his or her mental and physical health. Couples who have children risk exposing them to a potentially toxic situation. Individuals should understand that judges will base their rulings on applicable law as opposed to weighing the moral arguments a person might make.

A divorce trial may allow a person to obtain the resolution that he or she wanted in a given case. In some cases, it can also be expensive and time consuming. An attorney may be able to review a case and provide guidance as to whether it might be wise to pursue a trial. Legal counsel may represent a person in court or during other divorce settlement proceedings.