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I was never a fan of stuffy people

I was never a fan of stuffy people. When I was a child, I took special pleasure in offending the sensibilities of the righteous. Teachers, and anyone else who struck me as snooty, were the best targets for my warped and sometimes wildly inappropriate sense of humor.

Not much has changed since I was young. I'd like to say that is because not much time has passed since then, but I never tell a lie even I find unbelievable. I still like to give "authority" a run for its money, and it seems to like to return the favor by giving me a run for my life. Having established myself as not particularly reverent towards the government and its protocol, I do believe that the following tips will help you negotiate the courtroom in your divorce case.

1. Dress pretty. Don't show up in tattered jeans and a dirty t-shirt. Imagine that you are watching the 6:00 news. Would you be able to trust the information you got from the journalist if she was dressed in rags?

If you are going to be a witness you need to be credible. If you look like you were just dragged off the street to say your piece, the court might be inclined to believe you were. This may seem like a superficial judgment, but remember, the judge only has the few minutes you are on the stand to get to know you. If you look like you were just awakened from your sleep under a dumpster, the judge doesn't have any other information to tell him that you are actually a fine, upstanding citizen who is just fashion challenged.

2. The proper dress for court is closer to a job interview than a day on the golf course. Don't dress for play. T-shirts and jeans are fine for working around the house. Tight skirts and low cut blouses are great for a night on the town. In court, you are trying to look formal, so that you will be believable. You don't have to wear a suit. Tails and gowns are unnecessary. However, modest blouses, sports shirts, slacks and skirts show that you care about your appearance, and the judge can trust what you have to say.

3. Don't wear a lot of perfume or after shave. The judge or others in the courtroom may find that your sweet floral bouquet activates their allergies. It is fine to wear a little discrete scent. However, if your aroma arrives before you do, you may find that people are trying to escape before you get there. . Don't take it personally. A skunk would garner about the same reaction, and it wouldn't be offended.

4. If you are being called as a witness, soap and water should be recent indulgences. Tooth brushes are nice, too. No one likes to sit in close quarters with someone whose personal hygiene is questionable. The judge isn't interested in what you had for lunch just now, let alone what you ate last night or the week before. We all have bodies, and we know how bad they can smell, so there's no reason to accidentally educate the court on that subject.

5. Leave the little ones at home. Getting a baby-sitter isn't always easy, but you'll be glad you did. A bored screaming child does nothing to help the court and parties deal with the business at hand. . Besides, you'll be able to fully concentrate on the proceedings if you're not worried about getting little Jill to the bathroom on time while you're trying to testify.

You may ask who died and made me Peggy Post. I don't blame you. I hate to be instructed about the obvious, too. You would be surprised, however, at how many people treat the courtroom like an extension of their patio deck. This mind set is not helpful when you are facing someone who has your important business in her hands. Wearing nice clothes and not bringing your kids with you may not guarantee that you'll win your case, but these things will give you a leg up.

Copyright (c) 2010 Lucille Uttermohlen

by: Lucille Uttermohlen

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