Understanding when to negotiate and when to move forward with litigation is an important part of handling family law matters effectively. That is why family law firms do much more than prepare for trial. Family Law Matter Begins with a Strategy, Not a Court DateAt first, two family law matters can seem almost identical. Negotiation Is More Than Reaching an AgreementNegotiation in family law is often misunderstood as simply meeting in the middle. ConclusionNegotiation may resolve many family law disputes, but it cannot resolve every one of them.