Digital Evidence in Family Law: What Attorneys Need to Know

Texts, photos, and metadata increasingly anchor family-law cases — but only if they're recovered and presented in a way that survives opposing challenge. This primer covers chain of custody for digital evidence, authentication requirements, what metadata courts accept, and the practical tools that produce court-ready exports.

Key Topics Covered

• Authentication requirements for digital messages in court
• Chain of custody documentation for text message evidence
• Metadata timestamps: display vs actual UNIX timestamp
• Photos and EXIF data as location and timing evidence
• WhatsApp and iMessage exports that survive authentication challenge
• SafeRestore tools for court-ready digital evidence