But the federal Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a parent may vicariously consent for a minor child. If the parent has a good faith, objectively reasonable basis for believing that it is necessary and in the best interest of the child, he or she may not be liable under the federal wiretapping statute. Whether a parent meets this criterion is up to a jury. There are state laws on this topic as well. In Georgia, for example, parents can record their children s phone conversations if they believe that the child might be in danger or involved in criminal activity.
Laws regarding taping phone conversations, or wiretapping, vary from state to state.
So it s important for you to discuss your particular plans with a knowledgeable, qualified lawyer in your local community. My ex-husband has been telling our son lies about me. He discusses our divorce trial with him and tells him that my actions during the divorce made the family break up. This is making my son very upset, to the point where he doesn t want to see his father any more. I don t want to interfere with my ex-husband s visitation because I know he ll somehow use it against me.