Some people are familiar with the court process and expert witnesses from watching legal procedural shows and movies. An expert witness is usually the “hired gun” who testifies on behalf of one side, blowing a hole in the other side’s case. However, in the real world, an expert’s testimony is not typically so dramatic. This does not mean that it is any less effective, though. Experts are not just used in big criminal and civil cases, they can also play an important role in family law matters, especially divorce cases.
Someone who is an expert witness has specialized training or knowledge in a specific area. The court allows this person to testify under oath because he or she has specialized expertise. These individuals do not testify about the overall merits of the divorce or who should get what. Their purpose is to answer targeted questions about their specialty areas.
Depending on the circumstances, there may be several different experts that your Illinois divorce attorney might use. Common experts include:
The courts are not required to follow an expert’s recommendation or opinion; however, they typically carry some significant weight with the presiding judge.
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