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Definition Admissible; Admissibility - any form of testimony or evidence that is allowed in court, including any testimony, document, or demonstrative material that complies with the rules of evidence.

Application in Divorce If evidence is not admissible in court, it has no value in the outcome of the case. In a divorce case it is very common for a divorcing party to confuse hearsay and conjecture with true, hard facts supported and backed by tangible evidence, expert testimony, and/or a credible witness. Admissible evidence is what helps provide concrete proof, which leads to a successful outcome in court. For example, if a spouse wants to prove to the court that adultery took place, he or she may need photos and witnesses to back such a claim. Accusations of abuse will always just be accusations until physical proof is provided to the court.

See also Burden of Proof.

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A Judge is Not King Solomon
In the arena of divorce, an experienced judge has heard everything before.
Many years ago, a veteran Pennsylvania judge, commenting on things he had heard in testimony in divorce actions, referred to divorce court as "liar’s club."

Contributed on 4/4/2007 by: DivorceDex.com Staff
Category: Divorce Procedure (Applicable in All States)
Making a Case Backed With Evidence
It is very frustrating for a divorce client when a divorce lawyer will not present a case because there is a lack of evidence. Making a claim (like abuse, adultery, or dissipation of assets) without the evidence to back it up can be more damaging to a case than good.

Contributed on 4/4/2007 by: DivorceDex.com Staff
Category: Divorce Procedure (Applicable in All States)

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