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Most civil disputes in which a lawsuit is filed (civil litigation) are resolved by compromise and voluntary settlement agreements between the parties—whether the disputes involve divorce, child custody, and child support matters, or contracts and intellectual property (patents, copyrights, and trademarks) claims by businesses. Only a small percentage of lawsuits filed in the United States are resolved by jury trials.

In Colorado, as in other states, the majority of civil disputes that lead to litigation are typically resolved through settlements rather than going to trial. This includes a wide range of cases such as divorce, child custody, child support, contracts, and intellectual property issues. Settlements are often preferred as they can provide a more cost-effective, timely, and mutually agreeable resolution for the parties involved. The court system in Colorado encourages settlement by providing opportunities for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) such as mediation and arbitration. These methods help parties to negotiate and reach an agreement without the need for a jury trial. Consequently, only a small fraction of civil lawsuits filed actually proceed to a jury trial, with most being settled out of court.

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