Evidence by situation
Using text messages as evidence
What judges, tribunals, HR teams and caseworkers look for in messages, what to keep, and how to present it. General information for the US and for England and Wales, with the rules cited. Not legal advice.
- 01CourtCan text messages be used in court?Learn when US and England and Wales courts may consider texts, common objections, authentication, hearsay, and practical preparation.
- 02Custody & divorceUsing text messages in custody and divorce casesPreserve and organize co-parenting messages for US and England and Wales family cases without losing context or overstating what they prove.
- 03HarassmentHow to document harassment by text or chatBuild a clear harassment incident log, preserve complete messages, protect device access, and find verified US and UK safety support.
- 04HR complaintsUsing Messages in an HR Complaint or Workplace GrievanceOrganize texts, Slack, Teams, and WhatsApp messages for a US HR complaint or UK workplace grievance while preserving context and originals.
- 05HousingUsing Messages in a Housing or Landlord DisputePreserve repair reports, deposit discussions, notices, photos, and landlord messages for US or England housing complaints and disputes.
- 06Small claimsHow to use text messages in small claims courtOrganize texts for US small claims and the England and Wales small claims track with a focused chronology, readable copies, and full context.
- 07ImmigrationUsing Messages as Immigration Relationship EvidencePrepare a careful sample of relationship messages for US marriage or fiancé petitions and UK partner visas, with translations and privacy in mind.
- 08Employment tribunal (UK)WhatsApp and Text Messages in UK Employment TribunalsPreserve, disclose, and present WhatsApp and text messages in an employment tribunal bundle, with current Acas deadlines and procedure.