What should you not say in court during child custody hearings?
Jan Meriss Alfonso Assistant at Ascent Law LLC Mistakes That Can Be Used Against You in a Custody Battle There are many things you should not say in court during child custody hearings, but the most important thing is to remain calm. The judge or jury may be listening carefully to what you have to say, so they will be more likely to believe you if your tone is calm and reasonable. If you're upset, your voice might go up and down, or it could sound like it's coming from another room. This makes it harder for the judge or jury to understand what you're saying. Courtrooms are not your personal playgrounds. If you want to win the case, you need to know what to say and what not to say in court. Don't say anything that can be interpreted as an admission of guilt or wrongdoing. This includes anything that sounds like it's been said with a guilty conscience or feels like it's been said under duress. Try to offer evidence that shows your side of the story: Don't sw...