Trials
If you and your spouse have not been able to work things
out, you will have to let the judge decide what is right and fair. This is done
by going through a trial. Both you and your spouse may be sworn in and
questioned. You and your spouse may bring people to court (witnesses) who can
tell the judge things that will help your side.
Your lawyer also should tell you what questions your
spouse's lawyer is likely to ask you. Your lawyer should talk with any
witnesses you will bring with you so that they know what your lawyer and the
other lawyer will ask. Your lawyer will want to know if you know of any
problems that may come up. Be honest with your attorney. Your lawyer cannot get
ready to deal with problems if he or she doesn't know about them.
At the end of the trial, the judge may decide everything
immediately. Or, the judge may say they want time to think about what everyone
has said. When the judge makes a decision, your lawyer should tell you. You
should be given a copy of your decree that has been signed by the Judge and
file-stamped with the court.
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