Is an attorney required for a divorce?
Is an attorney required for a divorce?
If you and your spouse agree on all the terms of your divorce, you can file for an uncontested divorce without the help of a lawyer. However, it is always advisable to at least have a lawyer look through your agreement in an uncontested divorce to make sure that your rights and interests are protected.
What do judges say at the beginning of court?
Judge tells everyone what the trial is about. He’ll say something like “Ladies and gentlemen of the jury, this is a criminal/civil?? case………….” Judge will then ask lawyers if they are ready to proceed.
Do you have to say your honor in court?
Judges in these courts should be addressed as “Your Honour,” unless they are the Chief Justice of a particular court in which case they should (surprise) be addressed as “Chief Justice.”
How do you greet a judge in court?
In person: In an interview, social event, or in court, address a judge as “Your Honor” or “Judge [last name].” If you are more familiar with the judge, you may call her just “Judge.” In any context, avoid “Sir” or “Ma’am.” Special Titles.
