Yeah, that’s what I said regarding spousal privileges. Sorry, got my two comments mixed up.

You said “self-incriminating.” Does that apply to spousal privileges, which are not “self-incriminating?” In other words, are you protected in a civil case form incriminating your spouse? I understand that the protection for not giving incriminating evidence against yourself does and should apply to civil case, but we…

Some states do allow what is known as a spousal privilege for communications between spouses, which can apply to civil cases. But it’s a state by state issue. So it might not be recognized here.

Only in a criminal case. This is a deposition for a civil case (lawsuit). The fifth amendment protections are inapplicable for civil lawsuits.

I agree with “engagement” in terms of using deadly force. But I have heard several stories of white women being raped by cops. So I think they are below white men on that scale at least.

I thought that too. And then I thought maybe I was getting a migraine and reading things wrong. Glad I’m not the only attorney who was completely in the dark.

Holy shit. I’ve been an attorney for six years and never heard of this. But I kind of like that it exists and know people who should be charged with it.

You don’t get to file a lawsuit against people and then try to limit the information that the other side is allowed. He opened himself up to this by countersuing. Let the discovery begin.

Yeah, but so did 19% of democrats. So, I think the other takeaway from this poll is that we have stupid voters everywhere.

You’re also missing the fact that the father has been investigated both by the police and CPS for allegations of abuse. Neither found evidence to prosecute. So, yeah, we should totally rely upon the word of a pissed off teenager instead of the three different agencies who actually investigated this guy.

Way to be immediately an asshole about it. You’re right, GALs are completely useless. Can’t imagine what I was thinking. In my state they are fully trained and also spend several weeks observing the children. So, sorry if you have a shitty states for GALs.

That’s why you need a good judge. I’ve seen it both ways as an attorney who occasionally practices family law. I have seen one parent deliberately alienate children - from the mother actually. I have also seen bullshit allegations. But you also have to realize that here a guardian ad litem was assigned to the children…

My understanding is that the cops determined there was no evidence of abuse. The problem is that at this point both the police and CPS have reviewed allegations against him, and have not prosecuted him. In addition, a guardian ad litem also recommended that he have custody. I agree that it’s a bit murkier than I…

Yeah, sorry, not buying it. There’s no evidence, except the word of one pissed off kid, that he actually was abusive. And as somebody who has practiced family law (but only pro bono, admittedly), teenagers lie all the time to get what they want. Teenagers are fantastic at manipulation, particularly when their own…

Interesting. I didn’t know all that detail. Sounds like the kids got stuck with two parents who have problems, but the mom may still be the lesser of the two evils.

Serious question: why do you hope they’re not with their father. I mean, the judge is hideously horrible. But my understanding, after reading more on this story, is that there is actually no proof that the father is abusive. Only the one allegation, and I believe the mother actually called the cops about that incident…

It’s interesting, though, because even though I’m the one who brought up the technology issue, I see nothing here that suggests that they had to turn it in over the internet on that day (as opposed to first thing the next day) or that it had to be type written. I mean, I think we are all just assuming that both of…

Good point. Not like kids without technology are on Twitter. I’m laughing at the whiny kids, so kind of giggling too. But not at the kids who don’t have computers.

Lol. I love that you’re offended that I hate a particular song. And I never said anything bad about Tammy Wynette. And, sorry, I can’t relate to a song where it’s all about supporting your man and forgiving him, and getting nothing in return. It’s 2015. Women don’t stay home and take care of the house and their men…

See, now, that’s an argument that I can understand. But it’s not the argument the whiny kids in this post made. The kids in this article are just pissed that they still have to do work when they got a fun day off due to a terrorist threat. If there are truly kids who cannot work from home in this teacher’s class, then…