Is it legal to video people in my own home?
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Is it legal to video people in my own home?
I video taped my husband verbally and emotionally abusing my 12 and 14 year old children. We are separated currently and a divorce is pending.
Asked on January 10, 2018 under Family Law, Nebraska
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you may videotape anyone in your own home other than in a state of undress, in the bathroom or bathing, changing clothing, etc. You may NOT audiotape: it is illegal to audiotape someone unless at least one of the persons speaking/in the convesation consents (agrees) to be audio recorded (and minor children cannot legally consent, so this means your husband would have to consent). An illegal sound recording is a crime, so record video only, not audio.
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