The decision to go to trial is never an easy one. It takes a long time to prepare for trial, and to file all of the paperwork, pleadings, trial memorandums, proposed conclusions of law and issues of fact. Clients need to be aware of all costs associated with going to trial, and all avenues available to you in addition to trial.
If you decide to go to trial, you should meet with your attorney in order to prepare you for what to expect at the trial. The attorney should go over the questions she plans on asking you during the trial, what questions you should expect from the opposing counsel during cross examination, and inform you on how she expects the trial to go. You should feel free to ask as many questions of your attorney as you want.
During the trial, you need to remember that the judge wants to hear your story, but most importantly, the judge will focus on how your story affects your child. When testifying, keep in mind that you have to convince the judge that your position is the best position for your child and is in the best interest of your child.
If you truly do not believe that your position is in the best interest of your child, you should change your position because a judge will be able to tell that you don't believe your own story.
It's important to be 100% truthful in the court because not only will the judge know if you're lying, but the opposing counsel will know you are lying too and will make you look foolish during cross examination.
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