Custody Battle Legal Tips

Summary

Recording conversations in Maryland is generally legal if one party consents. For custody battles, gather evidence of the mothers behavior, keep a journal of interactions, and consider seeking a court-appointed advocate for the children. Consult an attorney for specific advice.

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My boyfriend is quite defeated with his custody battle. The mother of his children has filed a mediation out of spite due to me being present for their daughters school concert and graduation. She is upset that he is with me and not her and is trying to make him, and I suffer. She has been mentally abusing the children by telling them lies for them to fear their father and not want to visit anymore. We only get to spend time with them every other weekend. She is now lying, making false claims that they are afraid of him and going to the home of all of the girlfriends of his which is also untrue. If they're not at our home, they at their grandmothers or cousins home to have play dates with their younger cousins they do not get to see often. He is so defeated and unable to find affordable help or a plan to get the representation he needs to help. He has 30 days to file a response and I want to help best I can with this if he is unable to find someone to represent him, if he has to represent himself alone with my help in testifying. Are we able to video record our activities together or conversations that may help in court? Any advice at all would greatly be appreciated.
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. In Maryland, it's generally legal to record a conversation if at least one person consents. However, if the children are involved, it's best to consult with an attorney. Here are some other steps:
- Gather evidence of the mother's behavior
- Keep a journal of interactions
- Consider seeking a court-appointed advocate for the children.
Remember, this advice is general in nature and specific laws may vary.