Most people have some preconceived notion of what a trial will be like. Whether you've seen one on television or heard stories from your friends, nothing can fully prepare you for the uncertainty and emotional roller coaster of a trial. In a perfect world, a trial offers you the chance to present what you believe to be a slam dunk case. The problem is that after hearing all the evidence, the judge may find that it was really your spouse who had the slam-dunk case.