Discourse On Discovery: Request for Admissions

what is discovery

By Nathan A. Hacker Indianapolis Divorce Lawyer Requests for admissions in discovery are frequently not used in family law, but at times can be a valuable tool for a divorce attorney to limit the scope of a trial. For example, requests for admissions regularly take on the form of: “Do

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Discourse On Discovery: What Are Interrogatories?

what is discovery

By Nathan A. Hacker Indianapolis Divorce Lawyer Interrogatories are the request for information in an open-ended format and will cover a wide range of topics, but are primarily centered on two main areas: finances and children. Here are sample interrogatories you will face related to your children and on financial

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Discourse On Discovery: What Is Discovery?

what is discovery

By Nathan A. Hacker Indianapolis Divorce Lawyer Discovery is the process whereby an attorney learns or discovers information about the other parties through a series of questions that are guided by the rules of the court or the state. It will allow your divorce lawyer to see the entire picture.

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What Information Can You Ask For During Discovery?

St. Louis divorce lawyer

Question: My divorce question is about the discovery process. My soon-to-be-ex-wife and I are fighting over child custody. I recently got a new job and am trying to keep this nasty divorce battle out of my work life. I received a list of questions in the discovery process that asked

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Intentional destruction of evidence in divorce

divorce lawyer Erin Clark

Question: I hear a lot about clearing Web browser history or replacing the computer’s hard drive when going through a divorce in case there might be incriminating information about affairs, financial misconduct, etc. Can I do this without being punished or would this be considered spoliation of evidence?

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