Custody cases can be extremely emotional for all parties involved, but the emotional and psychological toll on the child is not always obvious. Having to testify can compound that stress significantly. Thankfully, the court system is set up in such a way as to minimize the direct involvement of the child in the hearing process. In this article, we’ discuss if a child can be forced to testify, what evidence is needed in order to avoid a child testifying and when testifying may not be in the child’s best interest.