When a divorce case stalls, it’s hard to know what that means for you. You might be working toward a settlement while wondering whether the court expects things to move toward trial.

Settlement stays on the table throughout the process, but not every case resolves that way. The court has steps in place for both situations.

Hear our team address these turning points in the video below.

Will My Divorce Case Go To Trial?

Most divorce cases settle before trial. In 27 years of practice, our attorney has had three divorce trials—and two of those settled on the day of trial. As she puts it, “almost every case settles.” That said, custody trials and other proceedings do occur, and when settlement efforts don’t lead to an agreement, a case can move to trial.

How Does The Court Keep My Case Moving?

The court monitors a divorce case’s progress and will ask what needs to happen when things aren’t moving. In our team’s words, “the court keeps a pulse on the case.” When progress stalls, the court can prompt both parties to address what comes next.

What Happens If We Can’t Settle?

If a case can’t settle, the court will first schedule a mandatory settlement conference to try to resolve it before trial. If that doesn’t work, the case goes to trial. As our attorney puts it, “no matter how hard you try, you can’t settle”—and when that happens, the court is ready to move forward.

If you have questions the video doesn’t cover, we’re here to talk through them. Reach Shorb & Connor LLP at (619) 330-0938.