Saturday, March 12, 2011

Settling Out Of Court For A Divorce

By Amanda Smith


Let's say that you are going through a divorce. What do you think is better? Is it better to wait for the court to make the decision or to settle outside the court? Well, it isn't the same for everyone. We are going to have to analyze the better choice. It all depends on many factors. It may depend on whether you're a man or a woman. It also depends on whether you have any children.

Let's discuss this from the man's viewpoint first. What happens when a man doesn't settle out of court? IYou probably know that the woman gets child custody in the vast majority of cases. And if she gets child custody, she usually gets the home that you two were living in.

If both sides agree to settle outside the court, it will usually be better for the man. It can take a long time to wait for the court to decide. It can be a very long procedure sometimes. If both sides get to agree on certain conditions, settling outside the court is a better solution. I am not saying that a man will get much more of this. I am just saying that he will get more than by waiting for the courts decision.

What about the woman? However, in some cases, the woman might be better off if she says yes to settling out of court. It might save her so much time and trouble. The lawyer must make sure that the woman gets a good offer. Both sides need to be satisfied.

You have to know your priorities. That's how you evaluate the situation. Think carefully before you decide.




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