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Informal Custody Trial
Presented by Judge Benjamin Simpson and Judge Penny Friedlander
Test driven and road ready!
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Is the case appropriate for I.C.T. ?
Considerations:
Substance abuse
Domestic violence
Child abuse
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Is the case appropriate for I.C.T. ?
Mental illness
Parental alienation
Pending criminal cases
Level of conflict
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Informal Custody Trial
Is the Court comfortable with the process?
Trading cases?
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Introducing the I.C.T. Option
Inform the parties of the option early in the litigation.
Inform the parties of the waiver and consent documents.
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Preparation
Importance of disclosure of evidence (practice pointer- check volume)
Use of pre-trial order or pre-trial conference to insure exchange of exhibits
Inquiry
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Waiver and Consent
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Waiver and Consent
CONSENT TO INFORMAL CUSTODY TRIAL
WAIVER OF THE RULES OF EVIDENCE FOR INFORMAL CUSTODY
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Waiver and Consent
Website: Idaho State Judiciary
http://www.isc.idaho.gov/rulesfrm.htm
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Waiver and Consent cont.
Inquiry (swear the parties)
Were threats or promises made to pressure you to consent to the informal custody process or to waive the rules of evidence?
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Waiver and Consent cont.
Inquiry continued;
Did you read and do you understand the consent to informal custody trial and waiver of the rules of evidence documents?
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Waiver and Consent cont.
Inquiry continued;
What is your level of formal education?
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Waiver and Consent cont.
Findings
Waiver and Consent: knowingly, intelligently and voluntarily entered
With advice of legal counsel (if applicable)
Counsel stipulates the Informal Custody Trial is appropriate for this case and their clients
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Evidence
Increasing likelihood of evidence that is
relevant
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Evidence Information as to legal standards
Joint Legal Custody § 32-717B (3)
Joint Physical Custody § 32-717 (2)
If modification, material and substantial change in circumstances
Best Interest Factors § 32-717 (1)
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Evidence
Focus the Evidence
Redirection
Questions from the Court
Weight and hearsay
“Mudslinging”
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Evidence
Witnesses?
Expert
Lay
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Fairness
No artificial time limits
Poor communication skills
Limitation of appeal
Feeling heard
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Role of the Lawyers
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Role of the Lawyers
Preparation
Argument and opening statements
Coaching at counsel table
Requesting a recess
Client control
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When To Pull the Plug
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Decision
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Decision
Weighing the evidence
Credibility
No Need to rush
Efficiency doesn’t trump good work
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Decision cont.
Explain
Validate
You control the degree of formality
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General Tips
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General Tips
Parties sit at counsel table during the proceedings
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General tips cont.
Positive note at the end of the testimony
Court asks party to express a positive parenting quality for the other parent
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General Tips cont.
Active listening
Developing patience
Be Yourself
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General Tips cont.
Developing patience
Be Yourself
Active Listening
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Enjoy the journey...