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What to wear in court?

snackbar
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Is wearing jeans & t-shirt such a big issue?
Not in the right frame of mind to be ironing this evening.
Thanks.
Not in the right frame of mind to be ironing this evening.
Thanks.
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It would be nice if you wore a shirt and trousers but it's not essential. Wear whatever you feel comfortable in (as long as it's clean and any logo's/prints aren't offensive in any way).:footie:
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You are not on trial, neither are you there to make an impression....wear what is comfortable, but it is wise to remember, you are in a Court of Law which must command an element of respect]...so to speak....perhaps not the best place to make a fashion statement, eh?No, I don't think all other drivers are idiots......but some are determined to change my mind.......0
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Thanks everyone I've just quickly done my ironing even though I'm getting a little worried about stuff.
Bedtime soon early morning.0 -
You will be fine. By this time tomorrow it will all be over. Best wishes.0
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I wouldn't worry about it personally. The judge is more interested in what time his next break is than your financial situation.0
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The judge is more interested in what time his next break is than your financial situation.
Whilst the Judge may pretend indifference, in fact they will be trying to avoid showing anything but sympathy towards the petitioner.....they recognise one may be in a very dark place at that point. [They undergo training not just in the Law.....].
They are stamping [granting the petition] a very powerful piece of Law.
They do not take their duties lightly.
The Judge doesn't want to be in a position whereby a petitioner later returns to Court, to try to get the Petition overturned, based on the premise the petitioner did not properly understand the meaning of the Undertaking they are about to submit themselves to.
The Judge also recognises that the Official receiver, as the Court's Officer, will deal with the nuts & bolts of the BAnkruptcy......but in the end, the Judge must firstly, get it right.
In a Divorce, the same process is undertaken by a Judge.
The Marriage agreement isn't over & done with, unless both parties have convinced a Judge they are really really really sure they want to go through with it.
A Legal Instrument such as Divorce, or Bankrutpcy, cannot be undone, simply because one doesn't like the rules......No, I don't think all other drivers are idiots......but some are determined to change my mind.......0 -
Really?
Whilst the Judge may pretend indifference, in fact they will be trying to avoid showing anything but sympathy towards the petitioner.....they recognise one may be in a very dark place at that point. [They undergo training not just in the Law.....].
They are stamping [granting the petition] a very powerful piece of Law.
They do not take their duties lightly.
The Judge doesn't want to be in a position whereby a petitioner later returns to Court, to try to get the Petition overturned, based on the premise the petitioner did not properly understand the meaning of the Undertaking they are about to submit themselves to.
The Judge also recognises that the Official receiver, as the Court's Officer, will deal with the nuts & bolts of the BAnkruptcy......but in the end, the Judge must firstly, get it right.
In a Divorce, the same process is undertaken by a Judge.
The Marriage agreement isn't over & done with, unless both parties have convinced a Judge they are really really really sure they want to go through with it.
A Legal Instrument such as Divorce, or Bankrutpcy, cannot be undone, simply because one doesn't like the rules......
Very interesting
Firstly, in answering the question, I would dress smartly- not expensively- as I think impressions do count in law courts.
But in terms of a Judge & sympathy, I'm not sure about above comment.
I waited for a good 2-3 hours before my BR.
I heard the ushers remarking- or this one (so and so Judge) was 'a nice, old boy' to 'oh, he's a bit strict'
When I went in- hobbled with a stick more like (BR due to ill health & couldn't work)- I got no sympathy from the Judge.
He asked what I did before- then asked why I couldn't continue with my job- when my hands were bandaged up!
But my wife' experience was so different....a kind, smiling guy who was very understanding.....
I think it really is the luck of the draw.0 -
I would suggest the sort of clothes that you'd wear if you were going to see an elderly relative. i.e. no offensive logos and at least half of each limb adequately covered.AD March 2014
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