Expert Witnesses and Child Custody
Having an expert witness who can speak in support of your position in a child custody case can be tremendously beneficial. A persuasive, qualified, and trustworthy expert witness can help to establish that it is in your child’s best interest to remain in your custody rather than with the child’s other parent. Because custody disputes tend to be so loaded, emotionally, having an impartial third-party who can speak on your behalf has the potential to make a significant impression upon the judge overseeing the case.
If you are currently fighting for custody of your child, you need to make sure you know about all the resources available to you so you can utilize them for your benefit. To discuss the potential advantages of securing an expert witness for your case, contact the San Jose child custody lawyers at the Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C., by calling 408-296-4100 to schedule a consultation.
Issues Addressed By an Expert Witness
If you decide to present an expert witness, his or her testimony must be relevant to the case and discuss why they feel the child would benefit from being with one parent and not the other. In the majority of cases, courts consider evidence from an expert witness that deals with any of the following:
- The child’s need to receive care and love
- Commitment to education
- The stability of each parent’s household
- The child’s mental and physical health
- Child’s preference (if he or she is old enough to meaningfully express them)
Expert witnesses may command substantial fees for their services; however, in many cases an expert witness can have a huge influence on the outcome of the case and may therefore be well worth any expense.
Contact Us
To discuss the need for an expert witness in your child custody case, contact the San Jose child custody attorneys of the Law Office of Daniel Jensen, P.C., at 408-296-4100 today. We will work with you every step of the way to pursue an outcome which is reflective of your parental interests and desires.
