evidence
What I learnt from having false allegations made against me
False allegations are not uncommon in the UK family courts where litigants will receive state funding for their legal bills if they can claim to be victims of abuse. My experience of fighting false allegations drove home the lesson that you need detailed, contemporaneous records as evidence if you are going to disprove them.
10 Keys to Good Evidence
Your task, when giving evidence, it to persuade the court. You do not need to try to persuade the opposition parties, their lawyers or, indeed, your own lawyers. It is only the court’s opinion that will matter in the end. So when you want to give good, effective and convincing evidence, you need to understand what the court regards as good evidence.
Here are 10 key points to remember when you have to give evidence.
4 Simple Rules to Avoid Disaster When Giving Evidence in Court
These are the 4 simple rules to avoid disaster when giving evidence in court: Dress in a way that respects the court; listen to the questions; look away from the opposition lawyer and talk to the decision maker(s) when you respond; pause to think before answering; stay calm and polite and give clear and truthful answers.
5 Essential Steps to Preparing Your Statement for Court
The 5 steps to preparing your statement for court are: Follow the instructions; read all the papers; give a true and factual account; check everything is true and submit it on time.