Legal Question in Family Law in California

How can I get testimony by affidavit admitted into evidence in a OSC Domestic Violence hearing in California? My witnesses are in Louisiana and obviously I can't buy them all plane tickets to attend the hearing.


Asked on 1/23/11, 8:27 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

The court is most likely going to find it hearsay. Don't be surprised to hear your opponent objecting and claiming that your "paper" witnesses are not subject to cross examination either.

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Answered on 1/27/11, 6:33 pm

The only sure-fire way is to depose them.

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Answered on 1/28/11, 1:12 pm


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