The Pre-Trial Conference in Family Law: Why It Matters, How It Works, and How To Make It Better
By Hon. Bernadette Barrett & Rhonda J. Thompson
Family Law,
January 2026
Pre-trial conferences are an integral part of family law, built into the statutes that govern domestic relations matters. Judges and attorneys can take steps to ensure that pre-trials are as successful as possible in protecting children, resolving financial issues fairly, and reducing the collateral damage of litigation.
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