{"id":5277,"date":"2023-02-06T17:10:57","date_gmt":"2023-02-06T17:10:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cloud03.titletapsites.com\/testblog\/?p=5277"},"modified":"2023-02-06T17:10:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-06T17:10:57","slug":"child-custody-hearing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bradfordlawtx.com\/child-custody-hearing\/","title":{"rendered":"What to expect at my child custody hearing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A child custody hearing occurs if parents cannot agree on their own or through mediation.<\/p>\n<p>A judge oversees the custody hearing and makes the decisions after hearing all the evidence. This is a formal proceeding. So rules of evidence apply, and witnesses will be sworn in. There will be a court reporter to transcribe and record it in case of an appeal.<\/p>\n<p>Before the hearing, discuss potential witnesses you may call with your lawyer. Your lawyer will likely talk to potential witnesses before the hearing to help them prepare for their testimony.<\/p>\n<h2>On the day<\/h2>\n<p>You\u2019ll want to appear on time (ideally early) for your hearing, and dress as you would for an important interview.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll want to be ready to answer questions on topics like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What you want the custody schedule to be, and why that schedule is in your child\u2019s best interest<\/li>\n<li>Your financial status<\/li>\n<li>Your personal life, including any significant others<\/li>\n<li>Quality and frequency of communication with your child\u2019s other parent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Additionally, try to communicate professionally and civilly with your child\u2019s other parent in court and everyday correspondences. Avoid making rude comments, name-calling, or engaging in argumentative exchanges, especially in writing. Those interactions can become evidence at the court hearing.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\".\/what-is-family-law\/\">Browse more family law articles.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A child custody hearing occurs if parents cannot agree on their own or through mediation. A judge oversees the custody hearing and makes the decisions after hearing all the evidence. This is a formal proceeding. So rules of evidence apply, and witnesses will be sworn in. 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