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When contemplating or going through a divorce, spouses are often tempted to gather potentially useful information on one another. But every person in Texas has a right to privacy, and there is no exception for spouses or co-parents. Unless you’re careful to follow the law, evidence gathering can lead you to invade the privacy of your soon-to-be ex. Doing this will not only make the divorce more contentious but may also give your ex-spouse a separate cause of action against yo

Oftentimes, when spouses are involved in a contentious divorce or custody action, many fact issues can come down to he said/she said arguments. To avoid that, some people consider recording their conversations with their former partners. However, before doing so, it’s important to understand the legal and ethical issues involved. There is both a Texas state law and a federal statute that address this issue. The federal law is called the Federal Wiretap Act, and it prohibit