QUESTION
Is it legal to record a spouse without their consent in? Why?
Asked on May 19th, 2015 on Divorce - Michigan
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My friend would like to place a microphone in the car of her husband because she suspects that he is having an extramarital affair. Are there other alternatives?
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James T. Weiner, P.C.
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It would be better to have a private detective follow him.
Answered on May 22nd, 2015 at 12:20 AM
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The Bryan Law Firm L.L.C.
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In Louisiana there would be nothing illegal about this, if the car is community property. She would have just as much right to access as he would.
Answered on May 20th, 2015 at 11:05 AM
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Richard B. Jacobson & Associates, LLC
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Generally Wisconsin does not much restrict recording of conversations. If, however, the conversation is intended to be confidential, you could be opening yourself to some kind of legal action. Why not just take notes? Or do so immediately after the conversation is over, make a copy,and mail the original to yourself in a sealed envelope, which you will not open until the right time. Good Luck.
Answered on May 20th, 2015 at 10:04 AM
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BE VERY CAUTIONS. That may be a Felony, review Florida Statute 119 as to recordings.
Answered on May 20th, 2015 at 10:04 AM
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It is only legal to record someone in NC if you have the consent of at least 1 party to the conversation. So, you can record any conversation you have with someone. You cannot, however, go around planting microphones or bugging phones with listening devices to record conversations that you are not participating in. The best option is to hire a PI who can follow and observe the person suspected of having an affair.
Answered on May 20th, 2015 at 9:34 AM
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It is illegal under the Wiretap Statute. Hire a private investigator instead.
Answered on May 20th, 2015 at 5:12 AM
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She is playing with fire and should consult an attorney.
Answered on May 19th, 2015 at 5:52 PM