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Hearing Prep Sheet

A private prep sheet: goals, key points to make, anticipated questions, exhibits to reference, and things to avoid.

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Hearing Prep Sheet

Hearing: [purpose] — [date]

Location: [courthouse / department / Zoom]

Prepared: [Date]

_This is a private working document — not filed with the court._

My Goals for This Hearing

  1. [What is the single most important outcome you want?]
  2. [Secondary things you'd like the court to do.]

Key Points I Need to Make

  • [Point 1 — keep it short, factual, and tied to what you're asking for.]
  • [Point 2]
  • [Point 3]

Anticipated Questions & My Answers

  • Q: [A question the judge or the other side might ask.]

A: [Your brief, factual answer.]

  • Q: [Another likely question.]

A: [Answer.]

Exhibits to Reference

  • Exhibit [#]: [what it shows and the point it supports]
  • Exhibit [#]: [what it shows]

Things to Avoid

  • [Don't argue or interrupt — respond to the judge, not the other party.]
  • [Avoid these topics or reactions that could hurt you.]
  • [Stick to facts; leave out anything you can't back up.]