While many Texas divorce cases settle out of court, there are many others that involve one or more court dates. If you are like many Texans, you have never seen the inside of a courtroom, and you may not know what to expect if your attorney informs you that you have a court date. Fortunately, divorcing Texans who work with Texas family law attorneys do not go into the courtroom alone or unprepared. If you are working with an attorney, your attorney will help you prepare yourself for your court date and represent you during the proceedings.
Each client’s divorce case is unique, and, depending upon what has been happening in your case, you may be going to court for any one of a number of reasons. Work closely with your attorney so that you are absolutely clear on what your upcoming court appearance is about. As your attorney prepares for your court date, they may need various types of information from you. Provide any requested information to your attorney as soon as possible, because prompt delivery of necessary information helps your attorney do his or her best work in preparing for your court date.
Even though you will likely be accompanied by your attorney when you go to court, it is helpful to prepare yourself on your own, in advance of your court date. Each court and, for that matter, each courtroom is slightly different. Your experience in court will go more smoothly if you take time to familiarize yourself with the rules and the layout of the courtroom before your court appearance. When in doubt about what to do, remain calm, ask your attorney, and always be respectful. Of course, this may be easier said than done, because divorce cases do often involve many emotions. Be sure to get the support that you need in working through your emotions throughout the divorce process, whether that means taking time to talk to trusted friends, family members or a therapist, or taking time for yourself to do things that help you relax and feel balanced, like running, hiking, or spending time outdoors. If you take time to clear you head before you go to court, you will be more likely to remain focused on the business at hand and less likely to be sucked into courtroom drama.
In the spirit of keeping your court appearance as simple and as businesslike as possible, be sure to check with your attorney in regards to having other people attend court with you. Friends and family may want to show their support. There is certainly a time and a place for that, but it may not be in the courthouse at the time of you court appearance. Your attorney can answer any questions that you may have in this regard.
Texas Family Law Attorney Alex Tyra – Your Ally in Texas Divorce
Going to court can be an intimidating experience, but it does not have to be that way. When you work with a Texas family law attorney, you will be well prepared and well represented at any court appearances that may occur during the course of your Texas divorce. To learn more, call Texas Family Law Attorney Alex Tyra today, at (903) 753-7499.