Family Law Mock Trial Role Preparation Package

This resource outlines the differences between civil, criminal and family trials and provides an overview of a family law case, including the family court system, the Family Law Rules, bringing an application, motions, pre-trial procedures and the trial. It includes a time chart, courtroom etiquette and preparation guidelines for students playing the roles of the applicant and respondent lawyers, judge, court services officer and court clerk. This resource can be used to prepare students for a family law mock trial or as a handout to provide an overview of family law actions.