Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana
Child Custody
When making a case to file for Indiana child custody, can one require a witness to appear in court? If there is criteria to require such a witness to appear, what is that criteria?
Asked on 9/25/01, 8:38 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Dorene Philpot
Philpot Law Office
Re: Child Custody
To force someone to appear in court, a subpoena would be necessary.
However, you cannot force them to say what you want them to say.
You do not have to subpoena "friendly" witnesses (witnesses for your own side).
Answered on 11/07/01, 6:19 am