Michael recalls his first experience in the witness box and explains that when it comes to testifying in the family court you really are all on your own.
KEY TAKEAWAYS

Be prepared and ready for court. No one can come to your rescue in the middle of proceedings.
The court is always under great pressure to complete cases and move on to the next one.
It is essential to listen to every question carefully and consider your reply.

BEST MOMENTS
‘I was just thinking about the first time I ever gave evidence and how I tentatively searched the faces of the people observing me in the witness box, naively, in a futile attempt to see if there was anyone that I could call upon to help me.’
‘Blaming others never helps or addresses the problem.’
‘During the management of the case, the judge is careful to identify those matters where evidence needs to be heard and only chooses those witnesses whose evidence is crucial to determine the outcome of the case.’
CONTACT METHOD
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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.