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admissibility-of-evidence---general-rule
burden-of-proof---competent-proof-in-family-court-proceedings
burden-of-proof---presumptions
conduct-of-trial---exclusion-of-witnesses-from-courtroom
conduct-of-trial---method-of-making-motion-to-adjourn---objection-to-proceed-with-defense-before-plaintiff-rests
conduct-of-trial---motion-for-reconsideration-of-prior-ruling
conduct-of-trial---motion-to-adjourn-trial---defendants-objection-to-proceed-with-defense-before-plaintiff-rests
conduct-of-trial---redirect-examination---rule-of-completeness
standards-of-proof-for-overcoming-presumptions-in-matrimonial-actions
trial-testimony---cross---examination---impeachment-by-showing-witness-hostile-to-party
trial-testimony---cross-examination---impeachment-of-witness-by-showing-bias-hostility-or-interest
trial-testimony---cross---examination---impeachment-of-witnesses
trial-testimony---impeaching-own-witness
trial-testimony---method-of-offering-exhibit-marked-for-identification-into-evidence---standard-questions
trial-testimony---prior-testimony---use-of-deposition-subject-to-rules-of-evidence
admissibility-of-evidence---admissibility-of-audio-and-visual-recordings
admissibility-of-evidence---admissibility-of-audio-and-visual-recordings---foundation-for-admission-of-recordings
admissibility-of-evidence---admissibility-of-electronic-evidence
admissibility-of-evidence---admissibility-of-foreign-language-exhibits-and-affidavits-and-papers
admissibility-of-evidence---admissions-and-letters-by-party-attorney-admissible-in-evidence
admissibility-of-evidence---authentication-of-blogs-and-websites
admissibility-of-evidence---authentication-of-email-and-questions-for-introduction
admissibility-of-evidence---authentication-of-foreign-records-and-documents-for-use-at-trial
admissibility-of-evidence---authentication-of-instant-message
admissibility-of-evidence---authentication-of-official-record-of-court-or-government-office-in-the-united-states
admissibility-of-evidence---authentication-of-text-message-and-questions-for-introduction-into-evidence
admissibility-of-evidence---best-evidence-rule
admissibility-of-evidence---evidence-illegally-obtained-unlawful-entry-search-and-seizure-and-electronic-surveillance-of-family-conversations-exceptions-for-custody-and-article-10-cases
admissibility-of-evidence---evidence-obtained-by-spyware---cplr-4506
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---admissibility-of-medical-reports---not-admissible-as-business-records-where-they-contain-doctors-opinion-or-expert-proof
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---admission-of-business-records---other-certification-substitutes-for-foundation-testimony
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---admission-of-certified-hospital-library-and-government-records
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---admission-of-new-spouse
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---admissions
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay-applicable-in-matrimonial-case
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---business-records
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---business-records---admission-of-hospital-bills-and-records-records-and-reports-of-genetic-marker-or-dna-tests-and-payment-records
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---business-records-rule---business-duty
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---evidence-of-abuse-or-neglect-in-custody-and-child-protective-proceedings
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---expressions-of-intent
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---former-testimony
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---laying-a-foundation-for-admission-of-business-records-and-records-of-municipality-into-evidence---summary-of-rule
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---laying-a-foundation-for-and-questions-for-offering-business-records-into-evidence
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---method-of-laying-a-foundation-for-and-offering-into-evidence-certified-records-of-business-or-municipality
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---not-necessary-to-lay-foundation-for-admission-of-certified-non-party-business-records-produced-pursuant-to-subpoena---cplr-3122-a
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---past-recollection-recorded
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---present-sense-impression-and-excited-utterance spontaneous-declaration
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---questions-for-laying-a-foundation-for-and-offering-business-and-municipality-records-into-evidence
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---state-of-mind
admissibility-of-evidence---exceptions-to-the-rule-against-hearsay---verbal-or-operative-acts-and-state-of-mind
admissibility-of-evidence---expert-report-inadmissible-without-consent
admissibility-of-evidence---illegal-interception-of-electronic-evidence---electronic-evidence-defined
admissibility-of-evidence---inadmissibility-of-evidence-protected-by-the-health-insurance-portability-and-accountability-act
admissibility-of-evidence---motion-to-suppress-illegally-obtained-eavesdropping-evidence-under-cplr-sect-4506
admissibility-of-evidence-rule-against-hearsay
admissibility-of-evidence---parol-evidence-rule
admissibility-of-evidence---practice-point---privilege---confidential-communications
admissibility-of-evidence---presumption-that-only-admissible-evidence-was-considered-by-the-trial-court
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---adverse-inference-from-failure-of-party-to-testify-and-failure-to-call-favorable-witness---missing-witness-rule-in-civil-case
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---attorney-client-communications-may-not-be-revealed-to-court-absent-waiver
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---attorney---client-privilege---civil-practice-law-and-rules-sect-4501
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---clergy---penitent-privilege---civil-practice-law-and-rules-sect-4505
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---conduct-prior-to-marriage---action-founded-upon-adultery
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---confessions-and-admissions---action-founded-upon-adultery
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---confidential-communications---waiver
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---electronic-communication-of-privileged-communications---civil-practice-law-and-rules-sect-4548
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---fifth-amendment-privilege-against-self-incrimination
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---method-of-making-objection-to-question-on-fifth-amendment-grounds
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---new-york-privilege-against-self-incrimination---civil-practice-law-and-rules-sect4501
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---physician-dentist-podiatrist-chiropractor-and-nurse-privilege---civil-practice-law-and-rules-sect-4507
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---psychologist---patient-privilege---civil-practice-law-and-rules-sect-4507
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---rape-crisis-counselor---client-privilege---civil-practice-law-and-rules-sect-4510
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---social-worker---patient-privilege---civil-practice-law-and-rules-sect-4508a
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---testimony-of-one-spouse-against-the-other--action-founded-upon-adultery---as-to-non-access
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---testimony-of-one-spouse-against-the-other---action-founded-upon-adultery---in-general
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---testimony-of-one-spouse-against-the-other---confidential-communications---waiver
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---testimony-of-one-spouse-against-the-other-actions-for-divorce-separation-or-annulment---confidential-communications
admissibility-of-evidence---privilege---testimony-of-one-spouse-for-the-other---action-founded-upon-adultery
admissibility-of-evidence---questions-for-laying-foundation-for-admission-of-recorded-telephone-call-into-evidence
admissibility-of-evidence---questions-for-laying-foundation-for-admission-of-transcript-of-sound-recorded-telephone-call-into-evidence
admissibility-of-evidence---results-of-lie-detector-test-inadmissible
admissibility-of-evidence---settlement-offers-not-admissible
admissibility-of-evidence---social-networking-sites
admissibility-of-evidence---spoliation---unfavorable-inference---preclusion
admissibility-of-evidence---suppression-of-illegally-obtained-eavesdropping-evidence---civil-practice-law-and-rules-sect-4506a---vicarious-consent-for-child
books-about-divorce-and-family-law
burden-of-proof---clear-and-convincing-evidence-in-matrimonial-actions
burden-of-proof---fair-preponderance-of-credible-evidence---clear-and-convincing-evidence
burden-of-proof---standards-of-proof
conduct-of-trial
conduct-of-trial---calling-a-witness-to-the-stand-to-testify
conduct-of-trial---continuing-objection
conduct-of-trial---courtroom-decorum-for-counsel-and-court---addressing-the-judge---approaching-the-bench
conduct-of-trial---discretion-of-judge-to-question-witnesses
conduct-of-trial---examination-of-witnesses---method-of-examination---improper-questions
conduct-of-trial---leading-questions---what-they-are-and-when-they-are-permitted
conduct-of-trial---method-of-calling-a-witness-to-the-stand---presenting-witnesses
conduct-of-trial---method-of-making-an-objection
conduct-of-trial---method-of-making-an-offer-of-proof
conduct-of-trial---method-of-making-motion-to-reconsider-prior-ruling
conduct-of-trial---method-of-making-objection-to-leading-question
conduct-of-trial---method-of-making-request-to-exclude-witnesses
conduct-of-trial---motion-to-dismiss-for-failure-to-establish-a-prima-facie-case
conduct-of-trial---motion-to-strike-evidence-admitted-subject-to-connection
conduct-of-trial---motion-to-strike-evidence-improperly-admitted
conduct-of-trial-importance-of-objections-to-inadmissible-evidence-or-improper-questions
conduct-of-trial---offer-of-proof---what-is-it
conduct-of-trial---questions-for-refreshing-witness-recollection
conduct-of-trial---rebuttal-evidence
conduct-of-trial---re-cross-examination-of-witness
conduct-of-trial---redirect-examination
conduct-of-trial---refreshing-recollection-of-witness---past-recollection-recorded
conduct-of-trial---refreshing-the-witness-recollection
conduct-of-trial---requirement-that-witness-have-personal-knowledge
conduct-of-trial---right-of-court-to-compel-testimony
conduct-of-trial---right-of-trial-judge-to-call-own-witness
conduct-of-trial---right-to-call-witnesses-for-direct-examination
conduct-of-trial---right-to-cross-examination-of-witness
conduct-of-trial---scope-of-cross-examination---making-adverse-witness-own-witness
conduct-of-trial---voir-dire-to-challenge-foundation-for-introduction-of-evidence
contact-us
custody-proceedings
custody-proceedings---evidence---admissibility-of-child-abuse-reports
custody-proceedings---evidence--admissibility-of-hearsay
custody-proceedings---evidence---child-as-a-witness
custody-proceedings---evidence---child-permitted-to-assert-psychologist---patient-privilege
custody-proceedings---evidence---investigations
custody-proceedings---evidence---use-of-experts-evaluations-and-reports
custody-proceedings-evidence---confidential-communications---waiver-in-custody-cases
custody-proceedings-evidence---in-camera-and-lincoln-interviews
direct-examination-of-party---prima-facie-custody-case
evidence-and-proof---competent-and-material
foundation-for-evidence---estoppel-from-presenting-evidence-at-trial-based-upon-contents-of-response-to-discovery-demand
foundation-for-evidence---judicial-estoppel
foundation-for-evidence---judicial-notice-of-law-and-facts
foundation-for-evidence---judicial-notice-of-testimony-at-prior-pendente-lite-hearing
foundation-for-evidence---law-of-the-case
foundation-for-evidence---method-of-asking-court-to-take-judicial-notice-of-a-fact
foundation-for-evidence---rule-against-inconsistent-positions
foundation-for-evidence---stare-decisis---the-doctrine-of-precedent
new-york-matrimonial-trial-handbook
opinion-evidence
opinion-evidence1
opinion-evidence---admissibility-of-expert-testimony---basis-for-admission-of-expert-opinion
opinion-evidence-and-need-for-expert-opinion
opinion-evidence---cross-examination-of-expert-witnesses---impeaching-the-expert
opinion-evidence---expert-cannot-be-compelled-to-testify
opinion-evidence---form-of-expert-opinion
opinion-evidence---impeaching-your-own-expert-witness
opinion-evidence-qualification-of-expert-and-weight-of-testimony
opinion-evidence---opinion-of-ordinary-witness-as-to-ownership-intent-belief-and-value-of-property-or-services
order-of-trial
order-of-trial---in-general
order-of-trial---motion-to-dismiss-after-opening-statement
practice-point---admissibility-of-charts-and-summaries
practice-point---effect-of-the-failure-of-a-party-to-deny-or-contradict-evidence-or-pleadings
practice-point---effect-of-withholding-evidence-in-your-possession-or-failure-to-call-a-witness
practice-point-testimony-about-out-of-court-statements-made-by-third-party
practice-point---no-client---expert-privilege
practice-point---trial-evidence-not-limited-by-scope-of-pretrial-disclosure
questions-for-placing-stipulation-on-the-record-and-allocution
questions-for-prima-facie-economic-case---direct-examination-of-client-general-questions
questions-to-lay-foundation-for-introduction-of-email-into-evidence
questions-to-lay-foundation-for-introduction-of-text-message-into-evidence
return-to-the-law-firm-of-joel-r-brandes-website
rules-of-evidence
rules-of-evidence---in-general
trial-testimony---calling-the-adverse-party-as-a-witness
trial-testimony---cross---examination---attempt-to-procure-false-evidence-competent-as-an-admission
trial-testimony--cross---examination---impeachment-by-showing-predisposition
trial-testimony---cross-examination---impeachment-limited-by-collateral-evidence-rule
trial-testimony---cross-examination---impeachment-of-witness-by-criminal-conviction
trial-testimony---cross---examination---impeachment-of-witness-by-prior-inconsistent-statement-and-questions-for-introduction
trial-testimony---cross-examination---impeachment---reputation-for-veracity
trial-testimony---cross-examination---modes-of-impeachment
trial-testimony--cross---examination-inadmissibility-of-proof-of-prior-arrest-indictment-or-conviction-for-petty-crime
trial-testimony---cross-examination---reputation-for-veracity---laying-foundation-for-impeachment-testimony-of-bad-reputation-for-veracity
trial-testimony---cross-examination---reputation-for-veracity---questions-for-impeachment-testimony-of-bad-reputation-for-veracity
trial-testimony---method-of-marking-documents-as-exhibits-for-identification-and-offering-them-into-evidence
trial-testimony---prior-testimony---admission-of-prior-testimony
trial-testimony---prior-testimony---admission-of-prior-testimony-subject-to-objection
trial-testimony---prior-testimony---effect-of-using-answers-to-interrogatories
trial-testimony---prior-testimony---effect-of-using-deposition
trial-testimony---prior-testimony---necessity-of-foundation-for-admission-of-prior-testimony
trial-testimony---prior-testimony---questions-for-impeaching-witness-on-cross-examination-by-answers-to-interrogatories
trial-testimony---prior-testimony---questions-for-impeaching-witness-on-cross-examination-by-prior-deposition-testimony
trial-testimony---prior-testimony---questions-for-impeaching-witness-on-cross-examination-by-prior-testimony
trial-testimony---prior-testimony---use-of-answers-to-interrogatories
trial-testimony---prior-testimony---use-of-answers-to-interrogatories-from-prior-action
trial-testimony---prior-testimony---use-of-answers-to-interrogatories-subject-to-rules-of-evidence
trial-testimony---prior-testimony---use-of-deposition-from-prior-action
trial-testimony---prior-testimony---use-of-depositions-at-trial-or-hearing
trial-testimony---questions-for-impeaching-witness-on-cross---examination-by-showing-hostility
trial-testimony---right-to-confer-with-counsel
trial-testimony---right-to-interpreter-for-person-who-can-not-communicate-with-court
trial-testimony---testimony-of-child
who-we-are