Court rooms can be a pretty unnerving place.
Include to that the emotions that accompany a divorce, and you can feel very frazzled.
Once the divorce proceedings start, the results of your divorce is in the hands the judge.
You are no longer in control of the situation, and all decisions will now be made for you.
It may seem frightening and a bit unfair, but that is the circumstances that you have found yourself in.
The judge may be in full control of the outcome of your trial, but there is divorce advice for women in who have to endure divorce court.
First, try to settle as many issues as you can prior to going to court.
This way the court won't be in control of every aspect of your divorce.
Talk to your attorney about the proper protocol in the court room.
You don't want the judge to comment about your misconduct during proceedings.
Address the judge with respect by calling him or her "Your Honor.
" Don't talk to your spouse or make comments about them when you are before the judge.
Leave all malice and hostile emotions outside of the court room.
Always be mature and don't make faces or gestures when the judge or your spouse's lawyer is speaking.
Your appearance is important so dress for the occasion.
Consult your attorney about how to dress.
Make sure to bring a notepad for taking notes.
Your attorney will be very busy during the proceeding and may miss something you think is important.
Bring as much information, documents, and anything you can possibly think of to help you.
Come to court prepared to be there for a while.