Art. 770 Burden of proof

When someone files a petition in a children's court case, they have the job of proving their claims. The standard they must meet is called "preponderance of evidence." This means they need to show that what they're claiming is more likely true than not true.

Think of it like a scale that just barely tips to one side. The person bringing the case doesn't have to prove their claims beyond all doubt. They just need to show the evidence leans in their favor, even slightly. This is a lower bar than what's needed in criminal cases, where prosecutors must prove guilt "beyond a reasonable doubt."

For anyone involved in a children's court case, this means the person filing the petition carries the responsibility of backing up their claims with enough evidence to make them more believable than not. If they can't meet this standard, the court won't rule in their favor on those specific allegations.