Roughly 90 percent of family law cases settle short of
trial. There might be a large battle
over initial orders – temporary orders put in place right after the divorce is
filed – but then people calm down and realize what the courts are likely to do
at trial. Then, within the range of
likely trial outcomes, the parties decide to save all the emotional and
financial expense of trial and work out an agreement that is the basis of the
“final orders” in your divorce.
In drafting the settlement agreement, you should have
competent legal advice to make sure that you know your rights, so that you can
fully understand the range of likely trial outcomes. Also, an attorney can draft your agreement
and final orders so that they have the legal effect you intend.
A settlement agreement is an enforceable contract. Do not wait to get an attorney until after
you have signed a settlement contract, which you now regret.
Mason Law in Spokane WA, can help you fully understand your
rights, and protect your benefits of the bargain in drafting the agreement and
final orders. If you are about to begin
negotiations to resolve a divorce call Mason Law today at (909) 443-3681.
