Burden Of Proof Explained

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In family court, the burden of proof typically lies with the party making the accusation. They must provide sufficient evidence to support their claim, often using a preponderance of the evidence or clear and convincing evidence standard. If accused of being unfit to raise a child, the accuser must prove their claim. However, if they present a strong case, you may need to provide evidence to counter their claims.

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In family court does the burden of proof need to be from the accuser
In family court, the burden of proof typically lies with the party making the claim or accusation. They must provide sufficient evidence to support their case. The standard of proof can vary, often being "preponderance of the evidence" or "clear and convincing evidence" depending on the issue.
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So if the other party requests all of my medical history because she thinks im unfit to raise a child does she have to prove im unfit or do i have to prove im fit to raise this child
In family court, the burden of proof generally lies with the party making the accusation. If the other party claims you're unfit to raise the child, they must provide evidence to support their claim. However, you may need to provide evidence to counter their claims if they present a strong case.
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