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Can a judge order a lie detector test in a divorce case?

Question Details: During an ex-parte hearing can a judge order a lie detector test for someone who is lying about physical abuse?

Asked 9/20/2009 under Divorce, Marriage, Alimony | 790 View(s) | More Legal Topics

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Bernie Kempen / Answered 2 years ago | Contributor with 0 answers This attorney is licensed in California

No. That would be a violation of the 5th Amendment.

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