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Can I use email from my ex in court? What about voicemail and answering machine messages?
Email can be admissible in court, although getting it admitted can be problematic
depending upon the judge. Even when admitted as evidence, the amount of weight
given to the email might not be as great as you expect. Email evidence is becoming
more common in the courtroom, however, and should be used if it is available and
supportive to your case. This article has more information on this subject: Using E-Mail as Evidence.
Voicemail and answering machine messages are nearly always admissible because
the calling party knows they are being recorded. Recorded messages also seem to
be more readily accepted by the court than email traffic.
