Technology
Nov. 4, 2025
Deep fakes and evidence integrity in family courts
The disruptive potential of deepfakes in family law highlights the urgent need for legal and technological solutions to safeguard the integrity of evidence and uphold the principles of justice and fairness in custody disputes.
Daniel B. Garrie
Neutral
JAMS
Cyber Security
Orange County
Cell: (212) 826-5351
Email: daniel@lawandforensics.com
Moshe Jacobius
Mediator, Arbitrator and Special Master
JAMS
Hon. Moshe Jacobius (Ret.) was a Cook County, Illinois Circuit Judge from 1991 to 2022. During his tenure, Judge Jacobius was highly regarded as a jurist and served as Presiding Judge of the Domestic Relations Division and the Chancery Division. The Illinois Jewish Judges Association has named a yearly Humanitarian Award in Judge Jacobius' name. He currently serves as a Mediator, Arbitrator and Special Master with JAMS.
In the evolving landscape of family law, the emergence of deep fake technology presents a complex challenge. Deep fakes utilize artificial intelligence to create highly realistic and convincing synthetic videos and audio recordings. This technology easily blurs the lines between truth and fabrication, making it increasingly difficult for judges and juries to discern the authenticity of evidence. In custody disputes, where the welfare and best interests of children are paramou...
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