Assumption: "Asking for a lie detector or polygraph test is a reasonable way to challenge findings I disagree with."
1 min readThis content reflects observational insights and lived community experiences. It does not constitute legal advice — always consult a qualified professional for your specific circumstances.
What People Expect
A parent who disagrees with findings of fact made against them may think that offering to take a lie detector or polygraph test is a reasonable way to challenge those findings.
Court Reality
Polygraph tests are neither reliable nor admissible in family court proceedings. If you disagree with findings made against you, the proper route is to appeal them at the time they are made, not to request this kind of testing well after the fact.
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The Gap?
"Asking for a lie detector or polygraph test is a reasonable way to challenge findings I disagree with."
Court Reality
Polygraph tests are neither reliable nor admissible in family court proceedings. If you disagree with findings made against you, the proper route is to appeal them at the time they are made, not to request this kind of testing well after the fact.
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