Legal Question in Family Law in California

Pending court hearing, a child confessed to his private therapist that "mom" has been
hitting him . Step mom called child private therapist after hours, allowed the two to speak in "private"
and the next day, therapist produced a document that called Report Of Suspected Domestic Violence.This document was later used in the court to file a TRO for DV. This therapist was hired to support "child's wishes" about the move away case about 10 months. What are the possible strategies to attack the credibility of a "phone in" report between an 11 yr old and a therapist on the phone? I know minor has been coached - therapist did not even see the bruise , this becomes a hearsay evidence? There is proof that child was coched by other parents, however, in their declarations, they claim that - step mom called the therapist and therapist called back and the two spoke in private. Child does not even know therapist private number. Any input on defense would help.

Asked on 7/25/11, 7:51 am

Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

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These are the kinds of trial strategies you and your current attorney must carefully evaluate.

Answered on 7/25/11, 8:30 am

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