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15 Key Rules of Testifying at a Divorce Hearing in Florida

Your testimony at the divorce hearing is one of the most essential elements of your divorce proceeding. Depending on how your testimony goes, it can make a major difference between winning and losing your divorce case. If you are facing divorce, you need a skilled attorney who can help you make smart decisions about your future. At The Law Office of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A., Gustavo E. Frances, an experienced divorce lawyer in Fort Lauderdale handles an array of family law matters, including every aspect of a divorce action.<br>

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15 Key Rules of Testifying at a Divorce Hearing in Florida

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  1. 15 Key Rules Of Testifying At A Divorce Hearing In Florida

  2. “Testifying at a divorce hearing? Easy. Just humiliate and badmouth your spouse to get an upper hand and that’s it,” you are probably thinking. But that’s not how it works. There are certain rules of testifying at a divorce hearing, and the majority of divorcing couples in Florida are not aware of those rules. These golden rules of testifying at a Florida divorce hearing have been inspired by decades of litigating divorce cases in Fort Lauderdale and all across Florida.

  3. GOLDEN RULES OF TESTIFYING AT A DIVORCE HEARING 01 Tell the truth, and nothing but the truth. 02 Do not react to provocations by your spouse and his/her lawyer and do not let your spouse take control of your testimony.

  4. You need to be prepared for any (even the most unpredictable and uncomfortable) questions from the judge. 03

  5. Do not be afraid to use such phrases as “I do not know” and “I do not recall” during the testimony, but only when you sincerely do not 04 know the answer to a question asked or cannot immediately recall the events the judge or opposing party is referring to.

  6. 05 Think twice before answering questions from the judge. 06 Be in control of your emotions throughout the testimony.

  7. 07 Know what you are saying and why you are saying it: Your testimony at a divorce hearing must be structured in a way to get the court’s attention and, ultimately, get the judge and your spouse’s lawyer to accept your terms.

  8. Do not attempt to badmouth or belittle your spouse. 08 Unless you play your cards right, your testimony might hurt your divorce case. 09 10 Behave maturely and keep a cool head.

  9. 11 Keep your answers concise and to the point: instead of talking indiscreetly and excessively during your testimony, answer only the questions asked.

  10. 12 Remember that you are never off the record, and anything you say at the testimony may and will be later used against you. 13 When responding to questions from the judge, avoid guessing and speculating.

  11. 14 If you have made mistakes in the course of your marriage, do not be afraid to admit them (but only if your spouse or his/her divorce attorney Fort Lauderdale mentions those mistakes). 15 Get legal help from an experienced divorce attorney in Fort Lauderdale or elsewhere in Florida before testifying.

  12. If you are facing divorce, you need a skilled attorney who can help you make smart decisions about your future. At The Law Office of Gustavo E. Frances, P.A., Gustavo E. Frances, an experienced divorce attorney in Fort Lauderdale handles an array of family law matters, including every aspect of a divorce action.

  13. CONTACT DETAIL Address Phone 954-533-2756 200 SE 6th St #402, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Website https://www.lauderdaledefense.com/Contact.shtml

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