what happens in court

hi,
im hoping someone can help?
i have a child welfare hearing tomorrow so i dont now what happens can someone explain what happens when i go into the court? is it the solicitors that do the talking or do we get an imput?
this will be the first time since ive saw my stbx in 19 months and im stressing out big time
thank you in advance

I think i am right saying this

the parents really dont get to speak unless required to the judges speak to you through your solicitor

seany

thanks focus,
just wanted to know as in my mind the whole thing will be terrible.
im shaking in my boots
i cant keep anything down and am getting myself worked into a mess:unsure:

Hi number,

It is nerve wracking and scary because its the unknown. I have no idea about child hearings but have been to many other hearings. I take deep breaths, plenty of notes, listencarefully n say as little as possible. If you have sol, he/she should clarify exactly what is happening....dont be afraid to ask them to explain/answer ur questions in terminlogy you understand.

Good luck

Elle x

If you are in Scotland a Child Welfare Hearing is a fairly informal affair intended to bring about the quick resolution of disputes about children. The aim is to try and resolve the problem and bring about agreement if at all possible. Solicitors put each sides case to the sheriff respectively and after discussion when agreement cannot be reached he or she will set a timetable how to proceed. Sometimes the sheriff makes interim orders or sends both parties off to an accredited mediator.

thanks to everyone.
well had child welfare hearing yesterday. had to go over 300 miles for a farce wot a waste of time and money.
i turned up on time to be met by another solicitor as mine had another case on at the same time. this solicitor wasnt even from the same law firm, she got it handed to her tuesday night and felt she knew what she needed to no.
went in and it began,ex sat and snickered all the way through,he turned up in his work clothes[he works in the street cleaning dept].turned out the papers he was to lodge in court 29th january werent even written up till 11th february
it turns out he wants her for a week over easter[hasnt had contact for 19 months]i offered fone contact as she is scared of him and i want contact to be miminum amount until she is happy[this is what she wanted me to tell judge]everything i said was met by the same word irrelevent and everything he said was taken as the truth.even the letters i got on my behalf were not even discussed[school, childminders etc]then the cheek of him he wanted my daughter to fone him twice a week i said no it should be the other way around.managed to get that.i should have represented myself anyay got 1 concession that if my daughter doesnt want to talk to him all she has to do is tell him when he fones and that it wont be held against me[whats the chances it is]
go back 2nd april and see what happens then. will email my solicitor when i eventually calm down and ask him to explain what happened. didnt even get to speak to the solicitor who represented me as her own case was right after mine

Oh big hugs to you, that sounds like it was horrid.

If it's any consolation and I don't know if it will be, but my first experience was pretty vile too and it's got a lot better since then.
Take it easy and take care
xC