Since March, 2020, the way lawyers present contested family law cases has been significantly altered. The idea of remote trials became a mainstream concept, with nearly all local courts at least adopting them for a time. Now, as things begin to open up again, the courts are developing their plans to return to the courtrooms and hearings in the courthouses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But we have all learned something. We have learned that trials conducted remotely are actually pretty darn convenient, effective, efficient, and even a bit more affordable. We have found out that witnesses prefer logging on from their kitchen at a certain time over sitting in the hallway at court for several hours. We have learned that displaying exhibits onscreen allows the attorney to underscore the value of those exhibits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, we\u2019ve also learned the horrors of unstable internet connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time will tell if any of these discoveries will lead to changes, however. To implement many of these remote procedures took a combination of executive orders from the Governor and emergency orders from the Virginia Supreme Court. But there may now be a taste for allowing witnesses from outside the Commonwealth to testify from their remote locations. Attorneys might even agree to such procedures. Will the courts allow it? Order it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Time will tell.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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