First Divorce Court Appearance Advice From Top Rated NYC Divorce Law Firm
As I mentioned above, before joining Kleyman, top rated NYC divorce law firm, I interned with several judges during college and law school, was the only law clerk to a matrimonial judge for a year after law school, and am now a matrimonial attorney practicing in various counties in New York City and its metropolitan area. I have spent collective months inside of a courtroom and am still routinely surprised by how easy it is to forget the above basic rules. Especially in matrimonial matters pertaining to highly emotional, deeply personal issues, I have seen how difficult it is for people to remain calm and respectful when discussing their own divorce, domestic violence, division of finances and property, child custody, child support, and spousal support. However, for the best interest of your case, it is vital to maintain composure and remember the above advice.
Final Thought
As a law clerk, I watched matrimonial court for seven straight hours every single day for an entire year. However, my first few appearances as an attorney gave me a new perspective on just how difficult it is to appear before a judge. I personally had issues speaking loudly enough for the judge to hear me and accidentally interrupted opposing counsel when they endeavored to speak. I learned how to take criticism from a judge and that experience taught me the importance of listening to opposing counsel to ensure they are finished speaking, remaining calm, and most importantly to accept advice from a judge.
Elizabeth M. Kuiken is a divorce lawyer Kleyman Domestic Relations Law Firm, a top rated NYC divorce law firm. She has clerked in Hudson County, New Jersey, and is currently in the process of admission to the New Jersey State Bar. For more info go to https://nyc-divorcelawyer. com , email: ekuiken@kleymanfirm.com or call 212-401-1977
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