Nashville, TN family law attorney Anne Hamer talks about what can be used against you in a custody battle. When handling high-conflict divorces, Anne emphasizes the importance of communication strategies to her clients. Emotions often escalate, particularly concerning children, leading to contentious situations. Anne advises clients to keep all communications in writing and to maintain a respectful tone. She encourages them to consider that every communication could be scrutinized by a judge.

In such emotionally charged divorces, Anne notes that partners may resort to video recordings and diligently save texts, sometimes using communication to provoke negative responses. She cautions against impulsive texts or emails, as their tone and content can be misinterpreted or used against clients in court.

Anne educates clients about tools available to analyze and adjust the tone of their messages for more constructive communication. She emphasizes the importance of anticipating scrutiny from legal authorities, advising against actions like taking photos or writing messages that could harm their case. Anne aims to ensure that clients understand the potential review of all forms of communication, urging them to communicate as if their words and actions were constantly under legal scrutiny.