Affirmative defenses are legal arguments presented by the defendant in a case. They assert that, even if the plaintiff's claims are true, the defendant should not be held liable for various reasons. These defenses require the defendant to present evidence supporting their claims. In family law cases in Idaho, affirmative defenses can be used to counter claims related to divorce, child custody, support, and other family matters. Defense by Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Alpha Stock Images How and When are Affirmative Defenses Used?: - Pleading…