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When you take legal action against someone, it’s easy to get caught up in the desire for justice. The reality is, though, that going to court is a time-consuming, stressful, and expensive undertaking.

Eventually, you may reach a point where the time and effort is no longer worth the reward at the end of the road.

For these reasons, it’s often advisable to opt for an out-of-court settlement. Sure, the reward is often less than what you hoped for. But you still walk away a winner, you can resume your normal life, and the case is shut for good – with no chance of repeal.

Benefits of Out of Court Settlements

Save Time – Average court cases last anywhere from 6 to 18 months. On the other hand, a face-to-face negotiation can resolve a dispute in a matter of weeks, possibly even days.

Save Money – Out of court settlements are far cheaper. You don’t have to pay your lawyer a portion of the contingency fee (which may be higher than what you get from the settlement). Plus, you don’t have to pay expert witnesses for their time to testify either.

Reduced stress and headache – Appearing before a judge and jury can be stressful. And you have to spend a lot of time thinking about the case before and during the trial. This takes attention away from other aspects of your life, such as your job, family, friends, and education.

Walk away a winner – When you settle out of court, you still ultimately ‘Win’ at the end. While the reward itself may be lower than if you did proceed with court, the time, money, and effort you save far outweighs this minor compromise.

Move on with life – Decisions by a judge or jury can be challenged later on, which causes the case to rear its ugly head once more. Settlements, on the other hand, cannot be appealed under any circumstances. Thus, the case is shut closed for good.

Why Choose Norwest

Expert Leagal Advice and Support - Throughout the settlement process, you are guided every step of the way – from consultation to negotiations through to the final settlement. Of course, although we offer expert advice and guidance, you will always have the final say.
Quality Outcomes Without Compromise - Every effort is made to reach an outcome that meets your best interests. We will never put forth a compromise that goes against your personal wishes. Simply put, if you’re not happy – neither are we.
Over 25 Years’ Experience - By drawing from over 25 years’ legal experience, we use out expert knowledge and insight to assess your unique circumstances and propose the best possible outcome for you.
Easy to Follow Advice - Legal terms can get complicated. That’s why we make the complex easy. By making sense of all legal terms you come across, you will know exactly what they mean and how they could impact your case.

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Settling out of court is an extremely liberating, stress-free, and cost-effective alternative. To find out if an out-of-court settlement is right for you, contact Norwest Family Law today.

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