Explaining How The Discovery Process Works

“Discovery” is the process we use to identify and collect information and documents relevant to the issues in your case. As with every other aspect of your case, at Cordell & Cordell, discovery is a team effort. The first step in our discovery process is to meet with our clients …

What If My Ex Doesn’t Disclose All Bank Accounts During Discovery?

Question: During discovery, what happens if my ex doesn’t disclose all bank accounts? I know she is still on an account with her parents and I feel she may be hiding some money.

Finding Assets Through The Discovery Process

Question: I would like to begin the divorce process, but my wife controls all of our finances. How difficult will it be for the attorneys to find out where all of my money is and where it has been invested?

How A Vocational Expert Can Help In Your Divorce Case

In divorce, retaining a vocational expert can sometimes be one of the most valuable investments you can make. If you are facing a divorce and brought in significantly more income than your spouse, or if your spouse has been out of the workforce for an extended period of time, you …

Arrest During A Custody Fight: What If It’s Her?

A mother getting arrested in the middle of a custody battle is an extraordinary event. It is something you have no control over. It is something you usually don’t find out about until well after it has happened. But when it does happen, it is one of those events that you should be …

Understanding Discovery: Preparing for Depositions

Under the law, your opposition in a divorce or modification proceeding is entitled to question you under oath prior to trial. The testimony is taken by an authorized court reporter and then typed up for use at trial. This process is called a deposition.