Fisticuffs in the Family Court

In an excellent article in the Solicitors Journal (www.solicitorsjournal.com) District Judge Robert Jordan highlights the increased risk of court disruption especially in the family court.

The article cannot be improved on when it comes to describing the consequences of misbehaviour which can include being taken into custody, a fine or imprisonment so I will focus on avoiding such a disaster.

Especially in the family court huge emotion is involved and sometimes as a deliberate tactic one side will attempt to provoke the other into violent shouting, losing temper, etc. which can easily be directed at the judge, in the absence of any other easy target.

Very careful preparation is required and literally often a rehearsal of how to behave conduct oneself, speak in a low voice, a measured approach, pause before speaking etc. can be invaluable.

Take expert advice from a specialist family lawyer experienced in the realities of what actually happens in court, not just getting it from dusty text books.

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