Assumption: "Recording my child will prove what the other parent is saying."
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What People Expect
Parents may record conversations with their child to show the court what the child has been told.
Court Reality
The court looks at how the conversation came about. If you led your child into it, the recording may be given no weight and may reflect badly on you.
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The Gap?
"Recording my child will prove what the other parent is saying."
Court Reality
The court looks at how the conversation came about. If you led your child into it, the recording may be given no weight and may reflect badly on you.
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