Divorce, Testimony

Evidence in Divorce and Custody Cases

Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti,... on 9/18/2024

“It didn’t happen if there isn’t a document to prove it.” This proposition is a little bit like “possession is nine tenths of the law.” It sounds good and frequently applies, but it isn’t as absolute as it sounds. In...more

What is hearsay in divorce and family law matters?

Stange Law Firm, PC on 9/17/2024

Hearsay is an important legal concept that lawyers learn in law school. Under Federal Rule of Evidence 801, hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered for the truth of the matter asserted. Even many lawyers are often...more

Could You Be a Contestant in: “Worst Witness Ever?”

Fox Rothschild LLP on 12/13/2023

Today Bloomberg is reporting that one of the attorneys representing convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried named his client as the worst cross examination witness he has ever seen. That’s quite an indictment in its own...more

The Use of Subpoenas in Family Law Litigation

Stange Law Firm, PC on 4/26/2023

Unfortunately, some divorce and family law cases cannot settle without an evidentiary hearing or a trial. When that occurs, contested litigation in divorce and family law matters can require much preparation work....more

Spousal Privilege in Pennsylvania: ‘Til Divorce Do Us Part?

Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP on 3/27/2023

When it comes to the protection of communications within the marital relationship, there are two forms of spousal privileges that are recognized in Pennsylvania: testimonial privilege and marital communications privilege....more

Is Spousal Privilege Relevant in the 21st Century?

Fox Rothschild LLP on 1/25/2023

This writer, in his more grandiose moments, likes to think himself a legal historian. And in these “fantastic” moments he will (a) write in the third person and (b) indulge in comparing modern law with that of olden days....more

Why Discovery Is Important in Family Law Matters

Stange Law Firm, PC on 8/18/2022

Divorce and family law matters involve civil litigation in the family court. However, many are unsure what the purpose of discovery may be in divorce and family law litigation....more

Objections To Testimony and Evidence in Family Court

Stange Law Firm, PC on 6/13/2022

Trials in divorce and family law matters can take place in some cases. Many divorce and family law cases settle outside of court. However, for the cases that do not, trial testimony and evidence can have a big impact on the...more

Do I Have to Appear in Court or Testify in My Divorce Case?

Jaburg Wilk on 7/10/2013

It is not essential that you ever appear in Court (or before a Judge) in your divorce case. In the vast majority of cases, the parties never appear in court for any hearings or a trial on the merits....more

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