Tips for Negotiating a Settlement
You wouldn't ask a stranger to plan your monthly budget and analyze your bank statements. But this is exactly what happens when your case goes to trial before a judge. "Only a fool goes to trial," says Iva Hauck Girtman, a certified financial planner and certified divorce planner in Lakeland, Florida. It's also a costly endeavor that can set you back tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees. Although negotiating can be grueling, you still have some control over the process.
Don't make hasty decisions
Tips for Negotiating a Settlement
You wouldn't ask a stranger to plan your monthly budget and analyze your bank statements. But this is exactly what happens when your case goes to trial before a judge. "Only a fool goes to trial," says Iva Hauck Girtman, a certified financial planner and certified divorce planner in Lakeland, Florida. It's also a costly endeavor that can set you back tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees. Although negotiating can be grueling, you still have some control over the process.
Don't make hasty decisions
