Difference between revisions of "Family Law Trials in Supreme Court"

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** a man, call him '''My Lord'' or ''Your Lordship'', and if
** a man, call him '''My Lord'' or ''Your Lordship'', and if
** a woman, call her ''My Lady'' or ''Your Ladyship''.
** a woman, call her ''My Lady'' or ''Your Ladyship''.
* Always be respectful to the judge and to everyone else in the courtroom, including the court clerk, the sheriff (if any) and the other party and counsel.
* Always be respectful to the judge and to everyone else in the courtroom, including the court clerk, the sheriff (if any), and the other party and counsel.
* When speaking to a witness, use Mr., Ms., or Dr. followed by their surname, rather than the witness' first name (which is too casual).
* When speaking to a witness, use Mr., Ms., or Dr., followed by their surname, rather than the witness' first name (which is too casual).


For more tips on conducting a trial in Supreme Court, see the Legal Services Society of British Columbia’s online resource: [https://familylaw.lss.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/legal-help/if-you-have-go-court/supreme-court/schedule-and-prepare-your-supreme Schedule and Prepare for your Supreme Court Trial].
For more tips on conducting a trial in Supreme Court, see the Legal Services Society of British Columbia’s online resource: [https://familylaw.lss.bc.ca/bc-legal-system/legal-help/if-you-have-go-court/supreme-court/schedule-and-prepare-your-supreme Schedule and Prepare for your Supreme Court Trial].

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