Family Law Workshops

Preparing for a Family Court Hearing

This workshop is intended for individuals who must attend a court hearing in Court of Queen's Bench, family division. It will help you prepare for going to court. The workshop covers the following:

• Overview of courtroom
• Postponements
• Tips for preparing your case
• The day of the hearing
• Tips for the Courtroom
• Presenting your evidence (calling witnesses, testifying yourself, etc.)
• Order of presentation
• The Decision

The following resources and documents will be handed out to each participant at the workshop:

Publications:

• Child Support Variation - Kit - pages 12 to 14  *Does not apply to case management jurisdictions
• Legal Aid in New Brunswick Pamphlet
• Family Law Services Fact Sheet
• Navigating the Family Justice System
• PLEIS-NB Brochure
• Parent Information Program (PIP)
• Tips for the Courtroom
• Court-Ordered Evaluations Support Program (C-OESP)
• Parenting After Separation
• Form 55A – Summons to Witness and updated endnote

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