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How to Behave in Court

Part of the divorce process often involves going to court. Couples disagree over who gets what assets, who will get custody of any children, and possibly other things as well. Usually, it is difficult for a couple to come to an agreement because of the ill feeling that caused the divorce in the first place. Because couples cannot always come to agreement on division of assets, child custody, etc., they end up going to court. If you are in the process of divorce, it is important that you know how to behave in court so that you are not looked at unfavorably.

The first thing to remember is that in court it is very important to be respectful to everyone. Speak to the judge as well as anyone else calmly and respectfully. When you address the judge, do so respectfully. Though there is no formal requirement on how judges have to be addressed, they are usually called “Your Honor.” If you prefer, you can address a judge by “Judge [last name].” If doing this, just make sure you understand the judge’s temperament beforehand. If another attorney asks you an uncomfortable question, don’t get flustered or retaliatory towards the attorney but do your best to answer the question.

Another important to thing to remember is that control is important. Divorces are emotional experiences, and those emotions can manifest themselves in court. Frustration, anger, resentment are feelings that understandably are often involved in divorces. But people should not let these emotions take control of them in court. They should not yell out in court or speak out of turn. They should not make snide comments. They should be cooperative with the judge.

These modes of behavior are important if an individual wants to have a judge look at her or him not unfavorably. Though they may seem like hefty demands, they are usually easy to follow, and in divorce cases they can make the difference between winning and losing.

Contact a Boca Raton Divorce Attorney

If you are going through a divorce and have come into conflict about division of assets or child custody, then you may need to go to court. For more information about the court and about the divorce process in general, contact the Boca Raton divorce attorney of Eric N. Klein & Associates P.A. by calling 561-353-2800.