Do you believe your case will be resolved according to the laws in your state? Maybe, if you make it to trial. However, many cases settle without going to trial. What does that really mean? Quite possibly that you’ve just agreed to something that is completely unsupported by the law. News Flash: Attorneys don’t necessarily apply the law to the cases they handle. They can and will try to get their unreasonable clients any and everything that unreasonable client wants if the check is large enough.
It’s all about money. You can circumvent the law and get an entire slew of unreasonable consent orders if you have the money to finance the rail-roading of your opponent. If you want a better deal, many times you must go to trial. Of course, this blog refers strictly to civil cases. In criminal court, it’s a toss up. You may be blessed with an understanding opponent who really wants to give you a fair deal. If so, you’re very lucky!!
But if you’re low on funds, dealing with an EX who hates your guts and has deep pockets coupled with a silk stocking law firm (AKA Big Law), you can expect to be laying tracks and hammering nails on the nearest railroad. Yes, the Judge can save you. But, sometimes the Judge has lost his/her mind and now you’re really screwed. Just remember: The Law IS NOT based on the truth. It’s based on what you can get away with and which attorney brings his /her A game to the arena. Game on!!!
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