How do you get a judge to hear your side if you can not freely talk, and only talk when they ask you something

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laughing poet	you cant judges never listen sorry :( Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Crossing the Rubicon	That's why lawyers get the big bucks. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sweetemoguy	im only a teen so i dont know much about law... but everyonees side should be heard... get a lawyer... try talking to the judge in private if you can Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mary S	I can tell you love your baby. All this must be unsettling for her. You have left something out of this story which is pertinent The only suggestion is for you to seek legal advice here. The judge has one priority and that is to do what is best for the child. NOT the parents, least of all the grand-parents. If the child is in foster care then it would seem there is no adult relative fit to look after her properly. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

TK	They only want the facts & your story would be told w/ youe heart - NOT the facts they're specifically searching for. You need someone to speak for you, a lawyer. If you cannot afford one often cities have someone who will help you at a discounted rate or for free - depending on your income. Call the child support office & the state welfare offices and ask who to call for "Legal Aid". Then give your story to legal aid rep when you find one. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Blondiespam	write an affidavit prior to court Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Bobbys_life	You seem to have quite a complex situation, which is not easily resolved by people in yahoo answer. 1st off, you should have contacted an attorney the minute your husband took her away. Now are you and the father married, never been married? Are you 2 divorced??? If so, wasn't a custody decision part of the divorce??? I need to stress the importance of an attorney for a case like this. You definitely have some major hurdles to overcome before you could even be considered for custody, I'm hoping you've made attempts to get her back the whole time she was with him, if not they have a case of abandonment. If you can't afford an attorney, I would find ask around for attorneys that do probano work or you can contact child services for help Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

mcdannells	Before the day you go in front of the judge write out what you want him/her to know. Take it to the court house, go to the clerk and he/she will either tell you where to go, or take it.....you may have to get it notarized, I never have..... If it is something little you just say your piece to your attorney louder then a whisper and the judge will either ask what you said, or your attorney may have to elaborate to the court what you said.....of course get ready to hear a lecture from the judge, he/she has to keep control of his courtroom. Save face in other words.....if you push this and disrespect the judge he can/will enforce his authority and could charge you, meaning he/she can put you in jail. Remember people in law feel there is them then there are us. "They" are always in control and so much better then us. Though to some judges are not like this, not like street cops who are usually like this then not like this. In a courtroom the judge is more important then any other person you have ever had to deal with before. The courtroom is the judges home. The "bad chair" is a jail cell. This even applies to street cops. Being in a courtroom in front of a judge scares me to no end, but still if I got something to say......and the attorney is not getting it out there.....granite usually it has something to do with my kids who do not take bullying by anyone. My autistic disabled boy gets away with sticking up for himself but his brother always gets cops called on him if he is sticking up for his brother or himself, always! Good luck and remember this is where your past might (or it might be good?) just bite you on your butt.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Uh huh, go on I'm listening	write the judge. do it through your attorney or the county clerk (affidavit), otherwise he won't even bother looking at it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

riordanjsca	Everyone has there day in court and if you don't speak up your day will be gone. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

taterbug5252	When you go in for a custody hearing, you can take the stand and have your lawyer ask you questions that will let you tell your side of the story. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JM	you need a lawyer or if you have one, you need a better one. they get paid to let your side be told! edit. call family attorneys in the phone book. they will meet with you and discuss payment plans! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ducky	you will get a chance to talk but.. you should also get a lawyer Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Salt&Pepper Apricot	Get a lawyer and work out a payment plan. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

blatantly opinionated	You'll need to get an attorney and petition for custody or visiting rights in family court. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

davidmi711	To be very clear: YOU NEED A LAWYER. You WILL lose with out one. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

CGIV76	If you have an attorney, he/she should be able to ask the proper questions to bring out the information. You could also ask the Judge for permission to speak freely. He/she may, or may not allow it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No