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In most cases that come before the Court, both sides are telling a different version of the same story. The Court knows that each side may be telling the version that best serves his or her own interests. The testimony of a witness (someone not involved in the case directly) will make your side of the story more believable. What If My Witnesses Can’t Come to the Hearing? Your witness must come to the hearing! A handwritten note from a person will not be accepted by the Court-the witness must show up at the hearing and testify live. Live testimony is required so that the other side has an opportunity to ask questions of your witness as well. To make sure your witnesses will show up, make sure you call them the week of the hearing and again the day before the hearing to remind them. Who Should I Bring as a Witness? Њ% People who know you and your reputation in the community. Њ% People who know about the situation that brought you to the Court from things they have seen or heard. Only use witnesses after you have talked to them and are sure that they will tell the Court what is helpful to your case. While it is okay to have a friend or family member be a witness for you, it is always best to have someone who does not favor one side over the other. With family members and friends, the Court may assume that the person is testifying for you simply because they like you and want you to win. How Do I Prepare My Witnesses? Њ% Think about what is the most valuable thing each witness could say on your behalf. Њ% Write down a few questions that will help the witness get the idea across. Њ% Practice with your witness ahead of time, so you know what answers will be given. What Should I Do With My Witnesses at the Court Hearing? Њ% Start by asking the witness their name and address. Њ% If your witness is a professional, you should ask what their job is, what their educational degrees are, and how long they have been doing their job. Њ% The ask specific questions about what information they have about your case. * * * * * With your own witness, it is not okay to ask  leading questions. Leading questions give the witness the answer you want them to say. You must keep your questions open-ended. Open-ended question are Who, What, Where, When, How, and Why questions. Examples to use: Њ% How would you describe my husband s condition when he dropped the children off at your house. Њ% What did my husband do when he would pick the children up from day care? What About the Other Side s Witnesses? The other side will question them first. The judge will give you an opportunity to  cross examine them (that is, ask them your own questions). You do not have to ask any questions if you think the witness will only repeat what was already said. * * * * * When asking questions of the other side s witnesses, you are allowed to ask leading questions. Leading questions have Yes or No answers. Examples to use: Њ% Was my husband ever drunk when he dropped the children off at your house? Њ% Didn t my husband yell and swear at the children when he came to pick them up from day care? 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It makes you look bad before the judge. Remember& politeness at all times! Њ%Њ% If a witness refuses to answer a question, ask the judge to make the person answer. Objections to form of questionsObjections to content of testimony a.  Objection; the question is compound. b.  Objection; the question calls for a narrative response. c.  Objection; the question is repetitive (asked and answered). d.  Objection; counsel is misquoting the witness. e.  Objection; the question is leading. f.  Objection; the question is argumentative.  a.  Objection; lack of personal knowledge. b.  Objection; speculation (or improper personal opinion). c.  Objection; hearsay. d.  Objection; irrelevant. e.  Objection; probative value outweighs prejudice it will cause. f.  Objection; lack of foundation.  Samples of Questions to Ask My Witnesses Њ% What is your name? Њ% What is your address? Њ% How long have you known me? Њ% You have heard what I have said in Court. 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