Difference between revisions of "Case Conferences in a Family Law Matter"
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At the JCC, each side will have the opportunity to tell their story and explain why they want what they're asking for. Most of the time, the lawyers for each party will state their understanding of the facts and why their clients should have what they're looking for, and the clients will be asked if they have anything to add. Frankly, JCCs usually work best when the parties are able to express their own views and concerns freely. | At the JCC, each side will have the opportunity to tell their story and explain why they want what they're asking for. Most of the time, the lawyers for each party will state their understanding of the facts and why their clients should have what they're looking for, and the clients will be asked if they have anything to add. Frankly, JCCs usually work best when the parties are able to express their own views and concerns freely. | ||
It is important to remember that while the judge or master may (and should!) push the parties to agree about certain things, they don't have to. The judge or master cannot make any orders, except for procedural orders, that the parties don't agree with. If you're not happy with a potential order that's being discussed, you must say so! | It is important to remember that while the judge or master may (and should!) push the parties to agree about certain things, they don't have to agree. The judge or master cannot make any orders, except for procedural orders, that the parties don't agree with. If you're not happy with a potential order that's being discussed, you must say so! | ||
===Potential outcomes=== | ===Potential outcomes=== | ||