Character Witness for Trial.....

[DAD09]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA.
I am the primary caretaker for my Mother. As a result of this I come into contact with several of her Doctors. The head Doctor of the Psychiatry Department knows of me through my interactions with my mother (2yrs). As a result of side conversations we've had is aware of my custody/paternity case. My last conversation with her she made me aware -that she would be more than happy to assist in my case by testifying as to me being an excellent, competent, balanced caring individual.
I am expecting this case to go to trial. I have not approached my attorney on this matter yet. Would this Docor make a good character witness? (Ex is claiming I'm unfit and is asking for supervised visits) Thanks

 

[CJane]

It's Mom's job to prove that you're NOT fit. I wouldn't worry too awful much about providing witnesses to prove yourself.

Also, while MANY people will say they'd be more than happy to "Do anything" to help... when it comes right down to it, often they either can't or won't. Especially someone as busy as a physician.

 

[gr8rn]

Besides that, this psychiatrist has seen your interactions with your Mother, not with your child, correct? Not sure she would be able to testify to anything having to do with your interactions with your child, since she can only attest to how you interact with your Mother. Just my thought.

 

[DAD09]

Interactions with our son have been minimal. Mom has denied visits to me or various family members. I understand thats her right, don't understand why though.

 

[gr8rn]

Is there no custody order in place now??

 

[DAD09]

Its on the horizon (under 2 weeks). I've complied with every thing she wanted:
From my mother not being there when the baby was born to her mom holding the baby first (for good luck-that hurt). No cologne, and so on**************