It’s good to avoid going to trial because you never know what a judge will do. If you settle ahead of time, you’ve got an inevitable outcome. You also have more control over what happens in your and your children(s) lives.
By working to resolve family law issues outside of a lawsuit, you can avoid the stress of going to court, the financial burden of paying your attorney, and the time off work needed to go to court. What’s more, if you’re stressed out and in a custody battle, the kids will be stressed out. This is crucial to remember because your uncertainty about what’s going to happen impacts them.