Child Custody and Visitation Attorney in Nashville, Tennessee
What can be used against you in a custody battle?
What can be used against you in a custody battle?
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When handling high-conflict divorces, Anne emphasizes the importance of communication strategies to her clients. Emotions often escalate, especially concerning children, leading to contentious situations. Anne advises clients to keep all communications in writing and maintain a respectful tone. She encourages them to assume that every communication could be scrutinized by a judge.
In highly emotional divorces, Anne observes that partners may resort to video recordings and meticulously 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 informs clients about tools that analyze and adjust the tone of their messages to promote more constructive communication. She stresses the importance of considering potential scrutiny from legal authorities, advising clients to avoid taking photos or writing messages that could negatively impact their case. Her goal is to ensure clients understand that all forms of communication could potentially be reviewed, urging them to communicate as if their words and actions were under constant legal scrutiny.
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.
