Is it legal to record a conversation between myself and my son’s father without his knowledge or consent?

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Is it legal to record a conversation between myself and my son’s father without his knowledge or consent?

Would the recording hold up in a court of law?

Asked on January 2, 2013 under Family Law, Kansas

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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Unless the recording of a conversation is done over the telephone without the knowledge or consent of the parties such is legal and can be introduced into evidence at the trial of a matter. Recording telephone conversations without the consent of the parties is illegal.


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