All objection scenarios
Educational tool — not legal advice. We do our best to keep these scenarios and explanations accurate, but evidence rules vary by state and by judge, and the right call can depend on facts not in the scenario. Always double-check the rule in your jurisdiction and consult an attorney where possible.
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One parent calls the child's therapist over the other parent's objection
Custody trial. The mother has subpoenaed the child's therapist and called him to the stand. The father has not consented to disclosure of any session content. No GAL has been appointed and the court has not conducted any in-camera review.
Hearing transcript
- 01Q:Doctor, you've been seeing eight-year-old Aiden for about a year, correct?
- 02A:Yes, weekly.
- 03Q:What has Aiden told you in those sessions about overnights at his father's house?
Question
What is the strongest objection?