If you are going through a divorce or family law matter, expert witnesses are often needed to make the best case. Whether it be to enhance settlement negotiations or present a case at trial, experts are often needed.

Expert witnesses can give opinion-based testimony in areas that can be extremely important to a divorce or family law case. The possibilities are endless, but several common expert witnesses can be needed in cases.

What Type of Experts Can Be Useful?

Real estate appraisers – In many cases, the value of the marital home or other property can be crucial to the case itself. Hiring an expert real estate appraiser can help resolve the issue of the value of the home or other real estate.

Business valuators – In some divorce cases, the parties might own a business or have a business interest. Knowing the value of the business or business interest can often be crucial to settling a case or presenting it at trial.

Mental health experts – Mental health experts like psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, or therapists can often give testimony that might be useful as it relates to child custody cases. In some cases, they might even be able to testify to their opinion on a child custody determination based on the child’s best interests as a custody evaluator. They also might be able to render an opinion about parental alienation or realistic estrangement.

Vocational experts – Parties may allege that the other spouse is capable of gainful employment or capable of employment at a higher wage. This can be relevant as to child support or spousal spouse. A vocational expert can help give this kind of testimony.

Computer forensic experts – Computer forensic experts can often be useful in tracking down the computer and electronic data for a divorce or family law case. This could be relevant as to child custody or marital misconduct. It could also be relevant as to the financial aspects of the divorce.

Forensic accountants – A forensic account can often help trace separate, pre-marital assets in a divorce. They also might be able to perform lifestyle analysis, in addition to business valuation.

Other kinds of potential expert witnesses might also be needed in a divorce or family law matter. These are just a few examples.  The key no matter the situation is to enlist these experts as soon as possible.

Hire Experts Early In The Case

Many divorce and family law matters can quickly be set for court dates and/or trial relatives. Many courts also set deadlines for the disclosure of expert witnesses. In some instances, an expert might even be able to help settle the case early before court dates of trial.

If you delay hiring an expert, you can often end up in a position where it is too late to hire and have the expert ready for court. You could also find yourself in a position where you may be asking the court for a continuance to get an expert enlisted. This can delay a resolution of a case. This is why you must hire an expert when needed early in the process.

If you are going through a divorce or family law matter and need an expert witness, Stange Law Firm, PC can help. You can call us at 855-805-0595.