The Divorce Course Podcast16 Maalis 2021

Court Etiquette: What to say and do if self representing in the Family Law Court

Episode 18 - Court Etiquette: What to say and do if self representing in Family Law Court

Summary:

We discuss what the court etiquette rules are in the Family Court of Australia. What to do when you enter the courtroom. How to find the room in the first place. Who to speak to. When to stand and when to sit. How to speak to a judge and what to expect on your first visit to court?

You don't want to miss:

What is the best court etiquette
Who is the respondent and who is the applicant?
When to stand and when to sit in a courtroom.
How to introduce yourself to the judge
When is it ok to speak to a judge in family court.
Can you represent yourself in court?
How do you leave and enter a courtroom?
How to prepare in advance
What to wear to court
Self representing in family court, what to expect.
A family lawyer's top tips to court etiquette for those who have never been.

Please note this is general advice only. Please always seek independent legal advice as everyone's situation is different.

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This will open (www.courts.qld.gov.au)

If you need emergency help you can also contact:

Police on 000
DVConnect Womensline on 1800 811 811 (24 hours, 7 days a week) Note: This number is not recorded on your phone bill
DV Connect Mensline on 1800 600 636
National DV line on 1800 737 732.

1800RESPECT 1800 737 732

WOMEN'S SHELTER SERVICE About Women's Shelters
LEGAL AID: https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au

Lifeline 13 11 14

Mensline Australia 1300 789 978

Kids Help Line 1800 551 800

Aboriginal Family Domestic Violence Hotline 1800 019 123

Relationships Australia

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