Legal Question in Family Law in California

I have a trial coming up in California about child custody. My oldest childest just turned 18 years old and is no longer a part of the custody issues. My question is would the judge frown upon me for using her as a witness in this trial? I thought it would be acceptable since she is of legal age however I'm not sure what the usual practice is with judges and if this is at the judge's discretion to punish me for using her as a witness or not.


Asked on 3/16/11, 1:27 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

The judge will not want undue pressure put on the child or something done to put emotional stress onto the child. If you are using the child to bash your ex the judge will be upset, but if the most reasonable way for you to put relevant testimony on is through the child then it will be accepted.

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Answered on 3/16/11, 2:40 pm


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