How Family Courts Assess Credibility Over Time

Credibility is not decided in a single hearing.

It is assessed longitudinally.

Courts compare past and present behavior

Judges notice:

– Whether claims escalate

– Whether predictions come true

– Whether boundaries are respected

– Whether tone remains consistent

Inconsistencies accumulate, even when they seem small.

How often you file, when you file, and what you file becomes evidence of judgment.

Over-filing can erode credibility just as quickly as under-filing can.

By the time major decisions are made, credibility has often already been assessed.

The hearing is not the beginning of the evaluation. It is the culmination.