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Actually sometimes it can and does come down to a hunch. Cases like this one don't have to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt (as with criminal cases), but just on the balance of probabilities. Ever sat down and watched Judge Judy? You're probably all cringing right now, but she often infers a party's character by their body language, and lies and inconsistencies are relatively easy to pick out. In small civil hearings, it's very similar to the way it works in Aus. So if you are bona fide and act in good faith, the law will see you favourably, maybe even enough to swing the balance of probabilities in to your side.
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