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19 Apr 12 #325157 by soulruler
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Depends just how awkward the other side are sadly.

Morally you would think that they would negotiate in a collaborative and sensitive way out of court.

Actually when I was in court proceedings once the judge at the end of the session commended my Mac by saying that he was literally the only Mac that had sat in his court and during the proceedings had said nothing.

My Mac and I work very well together and it would have amused the Judge I am sure if he could see us arguing various points of law and morality at our home addresses as we argue and often shout at each other as if we were the acrimonious parties in the divorce.

So I think that although in theory the Mac is not supposed to say anything in court that in reality they sometimes do and also sometimes basically need to.

From the sounds of your posts you feel very vulnerable and unsure of your grounds. If you feel tongue tied in court or out of court do not let yourself be intimidated, you should get proper consideration from the judge in court.

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