What evidence can you use in custody case?
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What evidence can you use in custody case?
The most common types of evidence offered in a child custody case includes witnesses, journals, emails, text messages, voicemails, letters, photographs, videos, audio recordings, schedules, and records such as financial, medical, school and police reports.
Can a journal be used as evidence?
While a diary is going to be considered hearsay, there are numerous exceptions to hearsay rules that would allow a diary's use in court. Even if a diary doesn't contain relevant evidence, courts will usually allow the side requesting to see it to make that determination for themselves.
What do judges look for in custody battles?
Judges must decide custody based on “the best interests of the child." The “best interests of the child” law requires courts to focus on the child's needs and not the parent's needs. The law requires courts to give custody to the parent who can meet the child's needs best . Does either parent abuse drugs or alcohol?
