Witness Preparation in a Divorce Case with Jessica Brylo | Episode 210

Witness Preparation in Divorce: How to Present Your Best SelfIn this episode of Divorce at Altitude, Ryan Kalamaya is joined by Jessica Brylo, a litigation consultant and expert in witness preparation, to discuss the importance of how witnesses present themselves in divorce cases. Jessica has a unique specialization in family law cases, particularly in divorce and custody battles, where emotions can run high, and how a person presents themselves can significantly affect the outcome.Jessica explains that the way a person comes across in these settings is crucial, as judges and evaluators are humans, too, and they are influenced by unconscious biases. The goal, she says, is to reframe the client's story and emotional triggers to help them come across as credible and likable, which ultimately makes their testimony more effective.Guest InformationJessica Brylo is the owner and lead consultant at Trial Dynamics, a national trial consulting firm that specializes in witness preparation. With both a Juris Doctor and a Master's degree, Jessica is one of the few experts in the field to apply her extensive knowledge of human behavior to family law cases, specifically in helping clients navigate the emotional and behavioral aspects of divorce and custody proceedings.Episode HighlightsWhy Presenting Yourself Matters in DivorceJessica explains why judges and parenting evaluators are influenced by the way a person comes across and how emotional triggers can impact the credibility of a case.Common Pitfalls for Divorce PartiesRyan and Jessica discuss how anger, anxiety, and over-explaining can hurt a case and how these emotional reactions can affect a person's credibility during testimony or evaluations.How to Reframe Emotions for Better TestimonyJessica shares how she works with clients to reframe their emotions and internal narratives, helping them present a calm, collected, and more credible image during their case.The Importance of First ImpressionsThe episode explores first impressions and how even small verbal cues, like saying "my child" instead of "our child," can drastically affect how the court perceives you.What is Divorce at Altitude? Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado. To subscribe to Divorce at Altitude, click here and select your favorite podcast player. To subscribe to Kalamaya | Goscha's YouTube channel where many of the episodes will be posted as videos, click here.  If you have additional questions or would like to speak to one of our attorneys, give us a call at 970-429-5784 or email us at [email protected].************************************************************************DISCLAIMER: THE COMMENTARY AND OPINIONS ON THIS PODCAST IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES AND NOT FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING LEGAL ADVICE. CONTACT AN ATTORNEY IN YOUR STATE OR AREA TO OBTAIN LEGAL ADVICE ON ANY OF THESE ISSUES.