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The child's attorney is asked what the child told her
Custody trial. The court appointed an Attorney for the Child (AAL) for nine-year-old Maya. The petitioner's attorney has now called the AAL to the stand.
Hearing transcript
- 01Q:Counsel, you met with Maya at her father's apartment last Tuesday, correct?
- 02A:I met with her, yes. The location is confidential.
- 03Q:What did Maya tell you about how she's treated when she's with her father?
Question
What is the strongest objection?
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