Self Representation in Court
Week 1:
Introduction to Family Law
Aim: To provide an overview of family law and the family court system.
Content:
What is family law? Types of family law cases
Overview of the family court system
Legal terminology
The role of the judge
Week 2:
Preparing for Court
Aim: To help you prepare for your court appearance.
Content:
Gathering evidence: Types of evidence, Admissibility of evidence, Documenting evidence
Organizing your case: Creating a case file, Developing a case strategy
Drafting documents: Pleadings, Motions, Orders
Preparing for trial: Trial preparation checklist, Mock trial exercises
Week 3:
Representing Yourself in Court
Week 3: Representing Yourself in Court
Content:
Presenting your case: Opening statement, Direct examination, Exhibits
Questioning witnesses: Types of questions, Cross-examination, Redirect examination
Making objections: Types of objections, When to make objections, How to make objections
Week 4:
After the Trial
Week 4: After the Trial
Content:
Post-trial motions: Types of post-trial motions, Filing a post-trial motion
Appeals: Grounds for appeal, Filing an appeal
Enforcing court orders: Types of court orders, Enforcing court orders
Resources for self-represented litigants: Legal aid organizations, Pro bono legal services, Online resources
