Michael shares an invaluable lesson he learned on the value of being honest about what you don’t know and taking your time when answering questions in court, and the effectiveness of your language and expression when acting as a witness. 
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS 

The Court does not expect you to know everything in any case, or be an expert on every subject matter.
Listen carefully to every question and consider its implications. 
Take your time and think carefully about how to answer the question honestly.
There is no place for arrogance in the witness box if you wish to be perceived as credible. 
The way you express yourself and your body language is just as important as what you say.
There is never any harm in saying you do not know when it is outside your experience. 

 
BEST MOMENTS 
 
‘It was clear to me in hindsight that I didn’t know the answer because when you go from talking about an issue with insight, passion and enthusiasm to answering a question you have no real knowledge about your body language betrays you and it is obvious to everyone watching you that you don’t know what you’re talking about.’
‘Before being tempted to answer a question without giving sufficient consideration just be aware that you’re dealing with people’s lives, and that you can undo any good evidence given previously by a lack of honesty and thoughtful consideration.’  
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ABOUT THE HOST
Michael Watson is a qualified social worker and author with over thirty years of experience working with children and families. As an expert in family court, Michael is in a key position to assist, advise, and coach parents through their private law family proceedings and provide them with the information and skills to represent themselves successfully in court. His two books, ‘How to Represent Yourself in Family Court’, and ‘FAMILY COURT: Giving Evidence In Family Court’, provide parents with a clearer understanding of family court proceedings, legislation, and parenting skills.