They usually say to dress for success, but when it comes to your divorce court dates, you may want to adopt a different strategy.
Read on to learn some important tips about dressing for your divorce court hearings.
Don’t dress for your ex
The only one you need to worry about impressing in the courtroom is sitting behind the judge’s bench. So, dress conservatively in dark-colored clothing in modest styles. Men can wear suits and ties or at least dress pants and shirts with ties. Women can wear either a mid-shin length skirt and blouse, a dress or a pants suit.
Active military might want to consider wearing their dress uniforms if appropriate.
Tone down anything alternative or edgy
Your pink hair and nose ring might not define you, but they do leave an impression — and one that you might want to reconsider. Wigs are always an option, and piercings should be removed for all divorce court appearances.
No labels, no flash
Especially to anyone seeking spousal support, it’s counterproductive to show up wearing designer clothing or dripping in gold and diamonds. Dress as if you were going to attend a conservative church service instead.
In all ways, show respect
Courtrooms are a little bit like small fiefdoms with the presiding judge ruling over all who are present. All judges have inherent biases and prejudices, even if they are unconscious of them. The more you can learn about the court, the judge and the laws governing your Virginia divorce, the better prepared you will be on your next court hearing.
