Facing Family cases in court is one of the stressful times of life. Getting a divorce is not an easy thing to do for both men and women especially when they have children. In most of the cases, both of the parents want custody of their children. So, if you are a parent and want the custody of your child then this article is for you. In many family cases, a parent has to represent itself because he or she cannot afford an attorney. Moreover, it is better to have knowledge about the family law act. Getting an attorney is not cheap and there is a low chance that you get one guiding you.

During the court proceedings, you need to provide evidence that can help you get the custody of the children. If you are able to make arrangements with other payment then the process will be easy for you. But if not! Then you need to have enough evidence to prove that you can look after your kids. As a lawyer, it is my duty to educate my client about the situation and the possible outcomes of the client. Moreover, it is my duty to guide them on how to present themselves in court.

Tips

The opening statement of the case is very important. That is why; try to keep it factual and concise in case you are representing yourself. An opening statement is the best opportunity to explain your situation. It is not the only statement you are going to give so try to keep it short. Explaining how your partner has treated you in the past is not going to help you get the custody.

After an opening statement, it is the time to provide any evidence to support it. The evidence can be any witnesses such as carcass officers, social workers, etc. After their statement, the judge will tell you to go into the witness box. In the witness box, you will find all the papers of your trial and drinking water. You have to swear that you will tell only the truth in the court. This is a very serious thing as you will be in contempt of court if you lie. After that, your lawyer will ask you some questions related to the case and then the other party’s lawyer. If the other party does not have a lawyer then it will give the opportunity to ask any question. Your judge can also ask you questions in the middle or at the end.

Keep the following tips in your mind while giving evidence to the court:

• It is always better to re-read the statement to make sure you are not missing anything.
• Concentrate on the main issues as they are most likely to be questioned in the court.
• Another important thing is to keep your answers to the point. That is why; listen to the question and then take some time to think.
• Stay cool and polite throughout the proceedings. Losing control in the witness box can put a bad impression on the magistrate.