Five Types of Discovery Commonly Issued in Divorce Cases
During the pendency of your divorce, you and your spouse may gather information needed to resolve your case. This process, known as discovery, is the formal exchange of information. It helps prepare a case for trial, narrow issues in the case, facilitate settlement, or eliminate any surprise at trial. You may receive discovery requests from your spouse (or your spouse’s attorney). You may also send discovery requests for your spouse’s completion. In discovery requests, parties may request not only relevant information, but also information which may lead to relevant information. You may be required to provide information in your discovery
