Tips for Success at Your Settlement Conference

Posted on August 21, 2007 by J. Benjamin Stevens

Many cases can get settled simply by getting the parties together to talk.  This type of informal meeting is called a "settlement conference."  The following steps can help you prepare for a settlement conference and improve the chances of its success:

  1. Identify the issues in your case.
  2. Understand how the law affects your case.
  3. Know the estimated costs of trial.
  4. Remain open to unique opportunities.
  5. Keep a few secrets.   
  6. Be determined.   
  7. Be ready for a little give and take.
  8. Be patient.
  9. Get it in writing.
You can read much more about each of these steps by clicking here.

Source:  "Settlement Conference Success" by Helene Taylor, published at The Modern Woman's Divorce Guide.

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Donna - August 23, 2007 2:09 AM

Do you have an answer for a set of grandparents that had their grandchild taken away from them after their daughter died? The father only say his son maybe 3 to 6 hours a week never on the weekends. My husband and I raised Jaylon as if he was ours and my daughter was the primary keeper. Now I'm having to go to court for grandparents visitation. His dad has kept him away from me for months at a time and other times we had to sit in is other grandparents house and visit. We call it supervise visits and we have done nothing to deserve it. We were there, They were not.Donna

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