If settlement efforts fail and your case proceeds to trial, it will be critical to convince the Court that your testimony is “credible," which means believable, trustworthy, or reliable. In divorce and family law cases, there is often little or no direct evidence to prove or disprove the truth of certain claims. The importance of credibility cannot be overstated, especially because credibility determinations are rarely overturned on appeal. So, what makes a person credible in the eyes of the Court? Here are five tips and tricks that can be used to enhance credibility during live testimony:
