Tuesday, 28 June 2016

Biggest Mistakes Made by Family Court Witnesses

Divorce or separation is one of the most sensitive and touching times of your life. You have to be strong to make all the major decisions regarding your divorce case. Your decision will impact both your immediate and long term future.

There is no doubt that your lawyer prepare your case so far and try to make it strong. To win your case, your affidavit material as good as it can be. Because this material is important, if you don’t want to lose your case.

Here are some common mistakes of family court. Most of the couples made these mistakes in the court. Keep them in your mind and make your case strong against the opposite party.

1. Lie: Lying under oath is a criminal offence. When you show all the evidence in the court, you are under oath. At that time, you cannot lie. The attorney of the opposite party will try to make you out to be a liar. Lying a single small thing can impact your case. If once you lie and a judge caught you, it destroy your case and hopes also.

2. Argue: May be this happened with you before. Argument in a divorce or other family case is a very common thing. But do you know an argument can ruin your case. In front of the judge, you need to keep your cool. A quarrel in the court make things worse.

3. Answering a wrong question: It is acceptable that the lawyer of opposite party asks you some difficult questions which you genuinely do not understand it. If the lawyer asks you some tough questions, don’t answer it in a hurry. If you don’t understand the question, ask him again or take your time to understand it.

4. Don’t give lengthy answers: Give the right answer to question is a good idea to make your case strong. Don’t try to say more and story type answers. The more you say means there are more chances for you to be tripped up.

5. Don’t wear the best Clothes: You are not going to attend a weekend party. So, don’t rock up with T-shirt and jeans or other shiny clothes. Make sure your cell phone must be switched off. If you are available on the social channels, don’t post your updates regarding the case on your social account.

Family court or a divorce case can be a very stressful and frustrating experience for everyone. Hope, these tips helps you and gives you a possible way to make your case less stressful. Speak to your family lawyer regarding your divorce or separation case is one of the greatest way to avoid some common pitfalls. If you would like more information about us, contact us.