my fiance's x is trying to prove him as an unfit parent
2007-12-04 13:12:44 · 6 answers · asked by debam bam 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, absolutely. You have NO privilege here, and neither does your fiancee. If you get a subpoena, you MUST go & testify.
2007-12-04 13:33:46 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The 5th amendment to the US Constitution states you can not be compelled to be a witness against yourself. Courts generally extend this protection to SPOUSES. There is no such protection for a fiance.
2007-12-04 21:20:36 · answer #2 · answered by STEVEN F 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes they can force you to be a witness, it is called a subpoena, and it forces you to appear to give testimony. The literal translation into Latin is "under penalty", and literally they can arrest you for contempt of court or obstruction of justice if you refuse to appear before court... good luck.
2007-12-04 21:21:06 · answer #3 · answered by sage w 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Yes, and Yes
2007-12-04 21:24:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you're not yet married, so probably yes. If he is already divorced, go get married, then no.
2007-12-04 21:18:34 · answer #5 · answered by browneyedgirl623 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I beleive they can
2007-12-04 21:17:44 · answer #6 · answered by maryann p 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋