Legal Question in Family Law in New York
recording telephone conversations
is one parent recording the telephone conversation between their child and the other parent illegal, especially if parents share joint custody?
Asked on 10/27/08, 1:42 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz
Michael A. Markowitz, PC
Re: recording telephone conversations
Under NY law, the recording is illegal unless one party consents to the telephone call. Since a child is not of the age of consent, then the other parent must consent. If the other parent does not consent, then the telephone call is being illegally recorded and may not be used in a court proceeding.
Mike.
Answered on 10/27/08, 2:19 pm