A couple questions:
Had a Case Conference last week. This was what my lawyer referred to as a "forced Case Conference" as ex and lawyer demanded it right after the first appearance (same day). The master seemed really disinterested and hadn't even read the briefs. She scheduled a Settlement conference for a few months from now. Ex's lawyer did a presentation for her and mine spoke briefly. The question is, will she endorse one side or likely reserve any judgement because she hadn't read everything thoroughly? Is it possible for the judge/master to just order the settlement conference but next judge won't see any comments about the specifics of the case from previous judge/master?
Second question: at what point in this process could it be determined that there really is no material change in circumstance and therefore cannot go to trial? Or is this determined only at trial?
I apologize if these things have been asked before. Couldn't find an answer.
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Had a Case Conference last week. This was what my lawyer referred to as a "forced Case Conference" as ex and lawyer demanded it right after the first appearance (same day). The master seemed really disinterested and hadn't even read the briefs. She scheduled a Settlement conference for a few months from now. Ex's lawyer did a presentation for her and mine spoke briefly. The question is, will she endorse one side or likely reserve any judgement because she hadn't read everything thoroughly? Is it possible for the judge/master to just order the settlement conference but next judge won't see any comments about the specifics of the case from previous judge/master?
Second question: at what point in this process could it be determined that there really is no material change in circumstance and therefore cannot go to trial? Or is this determined only at trial?
I apologize if these things have been asked before. Couldn't find an answer.
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