He's now requesting a public hearing on the matter with sworn testimony from witnesses. (michaelbenjamin2012.com)
However, if both spouses agree to the divorce and qualify for a simplified dissolution, the court hearing often does not require testimony from witnesses or discussion of evidence presented by either party. (info.legalzoom.com)
In order to make findings of fact, the trial procedure involves hearing live testimony from witnesses. (williamshrlaw.com)