4. Learn about trials
Question & Answer
How do I prepare for a family law trial?Trials are usually open to the public. This means there may be other people in the courtroom when your trial is going on.
Your trial begins with a person in the courtroom, called a clerk, calling the court to order. This means the judge is ready to hear your case.
There are several steps in a family court trial. For example,
- each makes an
- each party presents their evidence by using witnesses and documents
- each party makes a
- the judge makes a decision
You need to prepare the questions you want to ask your witnesses and your partner's witnesses. If you plan to give evidence as a , you should prepare what you will testify, and get ready to be cross-examined by your partner.
