When you filed for divorce, everything was amicable between you and your spouse. Things took a turn for the worse, and now you're no longer communicating. Now you're divorce is heading for a trial by jury. Not exactly what you expected, but you can still walk away with what you wanted from the divorce.
First, you're going to need to survive the trial. If this is your first time in a courtroom, you may be nervous, which may lead to problems during the trial – especially if you lose your cool. Here are some tips that can help you avoid courtroom troubles.
Sit Through a Trial
If you've never seen the inside of a courtroom, you owe it to yourself to acquaint yourself with the way they function. Before your court date, take a trip to the court house and sit through a divorce trial.
Watch how the attorneys interact with their clients and with the other witnesses. Listen to the judge. Pay close attention to the things the judge says and does. Becoming familiar with the sights and sounds of a court room will help you adjust to your own trial.
Be Brutally Honest
You may not have been completely honest with your attorney. For instance, you may have bank accounts that you haven't disclosed, or you may have done things that you haven't opened up about. This is the time to be brutally honest about everything.
Surprises that come out during the trial can destroy your case. Even if you think certain information will hurt your case, be honest. Give your attorney the opportunity to develop a good defense for that information.
Think Before Answering
Once you take the stand, you'll need to answer every question that's asked of you. That doesn't mean you have to answer them quickly. In fact, it's going to be better if you take your time before answering any question.
Not only will this give you time to formulate the proper response, it will also give your attorney enough time to object if they need to. If you think you're going to have trouble thinking between answers, look at your attorney before you answer the question. This will remind you to wait long enough for a response.
Going to court can be difficult to deal with, especially if you've never been there before. These three tips can help your court room experience easier to deal with. Contact a professional such as Harold Jarnicki Attorney At Law to learn more.
