Can e-mails be used in Illinois custody battles?

Answer 1

"Can e-mails be used in Illinois custody battles?"

The quick answer to your question is "Yes. Generally."

Evidence of that nature is usually entered when taking testimony from a person who received the email. It is the testimony of the recipient that is largely at question-- not so much the email itself. The opposition has the opportunity to object if they believe the email is not authentic (or for other procedural reasons), but that usually means they are attacking the veracity of the statements made by the witness.

You should also note that while the rules of evidence technically apply in all civil cases, judges exercise a great deal of latitude in child custody cases....

Answer 2

Generally, emails are considered equivalent to any other form of document or correspondence when used for evidence.

There are often specific rules about being able to prove the email is authentic, but it is generally as admissible as any hardcopy letter.

Of course, all laws vary by state. Check your local listings.

Answer 3

This gets a lot of people in trouble. For some reason they think emails don't count, but if you wrote it, it's almost always admissible. The problem with email is people have no cooling off period before they hit send, but it's still evidence.

Answer 4

E-mails can be used as any other form of coorespondence, like letters, notes, or phone messages.

Answer 5

should be, check with your attorney. they should work the same as a regular letter or any other kind of evidence

Answer 6

Yes, but it's difficult.