Litigation embraces a wide range of divorces, from the lowest conflict level- where the parties negotiate all of the terms of the divorce between themselves and one party hires Susan Lillis to write up the paperwork, to the highest conflict level-where the Judge decides the terms of the divorce after a trial.

Susan Lillis' approach to traditional litigation is to seek the lowest level of conflict that is appropriate to the case. This approach helps to keep costs down and emotions level.

If possible, Susan will work with opposing counsel to streamline the exchange of financial information and to try to resolve problems out of court.

Some cases, on the other hand, cannot be negotiated and will need to be tried in front of a Judge. In this instance Susan's goal is to move the case as quickly and efficiently as possible towards trial.

It is not unusual for a case to follow these two tracks at the same time, working toward an out of court settlement but also preparing for trial if settlement is not reached.