“Evidence To Save For Custody Hearings”
If you have a custody hearing, either scheduled currently, or to be scheduled in the future, you need to save certain evidence to present to the judge. Basically, anything that supports your position or shows the behavior of the other party is important. Here is a list of items to think about saving, although you can have other types of documents that apply to your situation.
1. Text messages and e-mails.
2. Call logs from your phone.
3. Agreements made outside of court for visitation exchanges or other items agreed upon.
4. Printouts of social media posts, including Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter—anything that shows fitness or non-fitness as a parent.
5. DVDs of videos that could be evidence.
6. School records, such as report cards, grades, and attendance reports.
7. Doctor’s recommendations if health issues are before the court.
8. IEP’s if there are special needs involved.
9. Prescriptions for minors if medical care is at issue.
10. Proof of child support payments if there is an allegation that payments have not been made.
11. Police reports.
12. All past court orders, including specifically the current order.
13. Calendars showing visitation history.
14. Written copy of your proposed schedule.
All of these items can be useful in a court hearing. If you intend to introduce them as evidence and you believe the opposing side will object (this will almost certainly happen if your ex is represented by an attorney) then you should seek legal representation to ensure that your evidence is considered by the judge and not excluded because of a flawed presentation that does not meet the technical standards of admissibility under California law.
DISCLAIMER: All legal principles quoted are valid as of the
date of writing in the State of California. However, you should NEVER base your actions on a legal article, blog, or internet story, as facts in real life are complicated. You should have your case evaluated by an attorney experienced in the area of law needed for your case. In addition, there are often exceptions and potential changes to results that occur due to facts that you may think are trivial or unimportant. This article should not be taken in any way as legal advice on your specific legal matter.
NOTICE: This blog and all materials on our website constitute advertisement materials, and the promulgation of such materials is meant for the residents of the State of California only. The attorneys and this firm do not practice law in any other state. In addition, the promulgation of these articles does not in any way create an attorney-client relationship and any inquiries and information you may send to the attorneys should be general and not specific, as they are not confidential.
“Evidence To Save For Custody Hearings”
If you have a custody hearing, either scheduled currently, or to be scheduled in the future, you need to save certain evidence to present to the judge. Basically, anything that supports your position or shows the behavior of the other party is important. Here is a list of items to think about saving, although you can have other types of documents that apply to your situation.
1. Text messages and e-mails.
2. Call logs from your phone.
3. Agreements made outside of court for visitation exchanges or other items agreed upon.
4. Printouts of social media posts, including Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter—anything that shows fitness or non-fitness as a parent.
5. DVDs of videos that could be evidence.
6. School records, such as report cards, grades, and attendance reports.
7. Doctor’s recommendations if health issues are before the court.
8. IEP’s if there are special needs involved.
9. Prescriptions for minors if medical care is at issue.
10. Proof of child support payments if there is an allegation that payments have not been made.
11. Police reports.
12. All past court orders, including specifically the current order.
13. Calendars showing visitation history.
14. Written copy of your proposed schedule.
All of these items can be useful in a court hearing. If you intend to introduce them as evidence and you believe the opposing side will object (this will almost certainly happen if your ex is represented by an attorney) then you should seek legal representation to ensure that your evidence is considered by the judge and not excluded because of a flawed presentation that does not meet the technical standards of admissibility under California law.
DISCLAIMER: All legal principles quoted are valid as of the
date of writing in the State of California. However, you should NEVER base your actions on a legal article, blog, or internet story, as facts in real life are complicated. You should have your case evaluated by an attorney experienced in the area of law needed for your case. In addition, there are often exceptions and potential changes to results that occur due to facts that you may think are trivial or unimportant. This article should not be taken in any way as legal advice on your specific legal matter.
NOTICE: This blog and all materials on our website constitute advertisement materials, and the promulgation of such materials is meant for the residents of the State of California only. The attorneys and this firm do not practice law in any other state. In addition, the promulgation of these articles does not in any way create an attorney-client relationship and any inquiries and information you may send to the attorneys should be general and not specific, as they are not confidential.
“Evidence To Save For Custody Hearings”
If you have a custody hearing, either scheduled currently, or to be scheduled in the future, you need to save certain evidence to present to the judge. Basically, anything that supports your position or shows the behavior of the other party is important. Here is a list of items to think about saving, although you can have other types of documents that apply to your situation.
1. Text messages and e-mails.
2. Call logs from your phone.
3. Agreements made outside of court for visitation exchanges or other items agreed upon.
4. Printouts of social media posts, including Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter—anything that shows fitness or non-fitness as a parent.
5. DVDs of videos that could be evidence.
6. School records, such as report cards, grades, and attendance reports.
7. Doctor’s recommendations if health issues are before the court.
8. IEP’s if there are special needs involved.
9. Prescriptions for minors if medical care is at issue.
10. Proof of child support payments if there is an allegation that payments have not been made.
11. Police reports.
12. All past court orders, including specifically the current order.
13. Calendars showing visitation history.
14. Written copy of your proposed schedule.
All of these items can be useful in a court hearing. If you intend to introduce them as evidence and you believe the opposing side will object (this will almost certainly happen if your ex is represented by an attorney) then you should seek legal representation to ensure that your evidence is considered by the judge and not excluded because of a flawed presentation that does not meet the technical standards of admissibility under California law.
DISCLAIMER: All legal principles quoted are valid as of the
date of writing in the State of California. However, you should NEVER base your actions on a legal article, blog, or internet story, as facts in real life are complicated. You should have your case evaluated by an attorney experienced in the area of law needed for your case. In addition, there are often exceptions and potential changes to results that occur due to facts that you may think are trivial or unimportant. This article should not be taken in any way as legal advice on your specific legal matter.
NOTICE: This blog and all materials on our website constitute advertisement materials, and the promulgation of such materials is meant for the residents of the State of California only. The attorneys and this firm do not practice law in any other state. In addition, the promulgation of these articles does not in any way create an attorney-client relationship and any inquiries and information you may send to the attorneys should be general and not specific, as they are not confidential.