Others things to know about less adversarial trials
- The trial starts when the parties first meet the judge.
- It may finish on the first day or further meetings to continue the trial may be scheduled between the judge and all other parties.
- The same judge and the same family consultant deals with the matter throughout the trial.
- Most of the evidence will come from each of the parents.
- The judge concentrates on getting the best information from everyone about the specific needs of the child(ren).
- The judge will consider the evidence and may discuss it with the parents or witnesses.
- Meetings with the judge may be by telephone conference.
