M Civ JI 97.39 Treatment of One Child as Evidence of Treatment of Another Child

You have heard testimony about [ another child/other children ] of [ mother’s/father’s names ], namely, [ children’s names ]. [ That child/those children ] [ is/are ] not the subject(s) of the petition(s) before you now.* How a parent treats one child is evidence of how that parent may treat another child. Therefore, if you choose to believe the evidence, presented by any party, relating to how [ mother’s/father’s names ] treated [ that other child/those other children ], you may consider it in making your decision in relation to [ this child/any or all of these children ].*

Note on Use

* Do not read this sentence if the “other child or children” are also subjects of the present petition.

History

M Civ JI 97.39 was added March 2005.