Many parties involved in civil disputes are overwhelmed waiting for their day in court and a chance to be heard. When the day finally arrives, they are disappointed if they feel that they still weren’t heard. They’ll tell their stories to clerks, their attorneys, and anyone who will listen. Even after telling their story to a judge, they are left with a false feeling of relief that the problem or issue has been resolved, and end up frustrated again when yet another problem arises. They become frightened at the prospect of having to return to the intimidating court process. This has been a persistent problem and one that continues to plague courts daily. More »