Witness Instructions That Work!

Part III

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• Don't Memorize Your Testimony.
  

• Don't Argue With the Other Party
  Address your remarks to the judge, not to your spouse. The only time you will talk to your spouse is when you cross-examine him/her.
  

• Don't wear anything that is sexy!
  A woman in court should never wear anything low-cut. Dress as you would for an important business appointment or for church, unless you are being asked to pay support, in which case you will want to dress more casually.

• Don't Chew Gum

• Don't put your hand over your mouth while you testify.

• Don't discuss the case at all in the courthouse hallways, restrooms, or elevators. That nice lady near you may be your spouse's lawyer's secretary.