Preparing for self-representing trial (applicant). Needs some help on how to do everything. No money to hire a lawyer. Already done case conf, settlement conf, etc and going to trial in 2 months.
Info – current court order in place (2009) and not being followed. Motion to change issued Jan 2013 and temp order in place (and followed) since June 2013. Last appearance judge said next court appearance would be for trial.
What forms have to be filled out before trial to present the case before the judge? Does a motion form 14B have to be completed to update the out of date Motion to Change issued Jan 2013 (form 15)?
What is a trial record and is this different then the cumulative table of contents (continuing record)?
How do you present evidence to the judge in a trial? I know you make opening and closing statements you can speak to the judge and you can call witnesses to tell the judge information, but how for example do you say to the judge “here are the NOA’s (already in file months ago), please update CS as per the table guidelines”. Do you have to show the judge the table guidelines (part of your file) or do they have them in the court?
The following are the items that are needed in the new court order. Call it a wish list to ask the judge for. Some are already in the temp order.
1. Custody (sole),
2. Access (supervised, days/time determined by CP),
3. Substance Abuse Testing, Mental State Updates (continue to meet with psychiatrist and take medication),
4. Transportation to and from access visits (licensed driver, car that is safety cert.),
5. Police Enforcement Clause
6. FRO to update CS based on last 3 years NOA and pay arrears of over $8,000.
Does evidence of how it is best for the child for each have to be presented? Can evidence be as simple as saying “that is the current situation and the child is healthy, happy?”
Just trying to understand the process to be ready for the trial. Any help would be appreciated.
Info – current court order in place (2009) and not being followed. Motion to change issued Jan 2013 and temp order in place (and followed) since June 2013. Last appearance judge said next court appearance would be for trial.
What forms have to be filled out before trial to present the case before the judge? Does a motion form 14B have to be completed to update the out of date Motion to Change issued Jan 2013 (form 15)?
What is a trial record and is this different then the cumulative table of contents (continuing record)?
How do you present evidence to the judge in a trial? I know you make opening and closing statements you can speak to the judge and you can call witnesses to tell the judge information, but how for example do you say to the judge “here are the NOA’s (already in file months ago), please update CS as per the table guidelines”. Do you have to show the judge the table guidelines (part of your file) or do they have them in the court?
The following are the items that are needed in the new court order. Call it a wish list to ask the judge for. Some are already in the temp order.
1. Custody (sole),
2. Access (supervised, days/time determined by CP),
3. Substance Abuse Testing, Mental State Updates (continue to meet with psychiatrist and take medication),
4. Transportation to and from access visits (licensed driver, car that is safety cert.),
5. Police Enforcement Clause
6. FRO to update CS based on last 3 years NOA and pay arrears of over $8,000.
Does evidence of how it is best for the child for each have to be presented? Can evidence be as simple as saying “that is the current situation and the child is healthy, happy?”
Just trying to understand the process to be ready for the trial. Any help would be appreciated.
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