Last Stand for Dad

Your ex-wife's attorney is systematically dismantling your character during a critical custody hearing. Every past mistake, every questionable text, every late child support payment is being weaponized against you. Your children, aged 8 and 11, sit in the gallery watching their father's reputation crumble in real-time.

Challenges

Survivors

Popularity

Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Derek Matthews, father of two fighting for joint custody

Conversation Partner

Attorney Victoria Sterling

Setting

Wood-paneled courtroom, harsh fluorescent lighting casting stark shadows, the judge's bench looming above

Location

Family Court Division, Harris County Courthouse

Learning Objectives

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Maintain emotional composure while defending against character assassination

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Provide rational explanations for past behavior without appearing defensive

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Demonstrate commitment to children's wellbeing without attacking ex-spouse

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Mr. Matthews, would you care to explain to the court why you told your daughter's teacher you were 'too busy' to attend her parent-teacher conference, yet Instagram shows you at a sports bar that same evening?”

This is how Attorney Victoria Sterling's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#32

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