Dos:

1. Do dress appropriately
2. Men, wear a suit if you have it.
3. Women, wear something modest in length and cut Do  cover up tattoos
4. Do sit and stand up straight when in the courtroom
5. Do be aware of your facial expressions while interacting with the judge
6. Do get there forty five (45) minutes  early Security lines may be longer than expected

 

Don'ts

• Don't forget your belt Don't  chew gum
• Don't speak in a disrespectful manner to the judge  or court   staff
• Respond  to the judge  with  ''Your Honor", ''Yes Sir" or  ''Yes Ma'am" Don't turn your back on the judge  during the  hearing
• Don't interrupt the judge

 

 

 

Contact  a lawyer

• This may be something you cannot handle  yourself
• Know where the courthouse is located before the day of your hearing
• Keep accurate time and money records for your case and bring them to court Read all documents sent to you by the court
• Often times you will be required  to bring items listed on the hearing notice
• Be involved in your child's life above and beyond what your court order states
• Go to sporting events, plays, etc. even if you don't have custody that day
• Know what resources are available to you
• This may involve a lawyer you pay, one appointed by the State or a volunteer Set realistic expectations  for the hearing

Information provided by Mosley Law firm