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DISCOVERY IN WASHINGTON
DIVORCE
(Interrogatories, Deposition, Subpoena)
On the procedural level, a divorce entails a number of
distinct phases over a period of time. One of the most important phases
is known as discovery.
At its core, discovery is about revealing details
relevant to a particular case. It involves the legal representatives of
either party seeking information from the other side, under the penalty
of perjury if these facts are withheld or falsified.
Common Discovery Methods.
Attorneys go about obtaining evidence for a case
(“conducting discovery”) in a number of distinct ways. Some of the more
common approaches include:
Interrogatories
- A list of broad questions about the case, such as information
regarding employment, assets, debts, care of children, living expenses,
and other issues of the marriage. This is a procedure requiring the
other party to answer the questions in writing.
Request for Production of Documents
- Apart from the information found in answers to interrogatories,
divorce cases are designed to encompass a broad range of potential
pieces of evidence, including deeds, bank statements, tax returns,
bills, pay stubs, receipts, etc. This is a procedure to have the other
side provide the requested documents that are in their possession and
control.
Request for Admissions -
Basically a safety-net designed to ensure accuracy of information, a
request for admissions seeks to have the other side admit or deny a
specific allegation. Depositions - Probably the most direct and
immediate of discovery procedures, a deposition works much like a
testimony on the stand, with the legal counsel of one party putting
questions to a witness under oath.
Subpoena – This is a
procedure demanding that a third party provide relevant documents in
their possession. An example would be bank statements or canceled
checks from a bank, or income or pension information from an employer.
The free
information contained in these pages is not intended
to be legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. You
should always consult with an
experienced family law attorney before taking any action. Feel free
to call us at 425-255-4542 to schedule an appointment.
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MOGREN, GLESSNER & ROTI, Renton, Washington, 98057
Phone: (425) 255-4542
Our law firm is conveniently located in Renton, King County, WA, just off the freeway at the intersection of I-405 and I-167, easily accessible from Seattle and Bellevue Washington. Our
three family law and divorce attorneys represent clients in the greater Seattle area and throughout the State of Washington, including the communities of Renton, Kent, Tukwila, Seattle, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Issaquah, Fairwood,
Cascade, Newcastle, Normandy Park, Auburn, Maple Valley, Black Diamond, Skyway, Federal Way, Des Moines,
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experienced family law and divorce attorney / lawyer. Our attorneys represent both men and women in divorce
and the drafting of simple wills,
and are members of the Christian Legal Society. Our lawyers offer affordable rates
(reasonably priced) for uncontested divorce.
The free information and help contained in these
pages is not intended to be legal advice, and does not create an
attorney-client relationship. You should always consult with a lawyer before
taking any legal action. Feel free to call us at 425-255-4542 for a free
telephone consultation with a family law lawyer for help regarding your
marriage, divorce, custody, complex property division,
child support and maintenance, adoption, will, estate plan or
probate. We offer inexpensive (cheap) discount package deals and for our wills,
simple will and estate
planning documents. We offer a Christian perspective in our practice, yet
are aggressive in protecting your rights. Our attorneys are licensed to practice only in the State of Washington,
and are easily accessible to the greater Seattle area.
Serving both male and female clients in the Seattle, King County, WA area, including the communities of Kent, Renton, Tukwila, Southcenter, Seattle, Auburn, Bellevue, Mercer Island, Federal Way, Maple Valley, Des Moines, SeaTac, Burien, Fairwood,
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codes of 98055, 98056, 98057, 98058, 98059, 98030, 98031, 98032 98042,
98038, 98040, 98045, 98168, and 98188, and area codes of 206, 253, and 425,
. We represent clients
from Boeing, Microsoft, Starbucks, Costco, Weyerhaeuser, Valley Medical
Center, various hospitals and insurance companies, T-Mobile, and many other employers. We serve clients of all
nationalities and ethnicities, including African American, Native American,
Asian, Hispanic, Latino, Caucasian, Indian, Korean, Japanese,
Russian, Ethiopian, Italian, Vietnamese, Pacific Islander, Philippine, Irish, English, French, German, and Chinese.
We receive clients of all faiths and religions, including Christian, Islam,
Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim, Judaism, Baha'i, New Age, Scientology, Mormon, LDS Catholic, Protestant,
Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Pentecostal, Charismatic, Foursquare,
Evangelical, Assembly of God, Jehovah Witness, Episcopal, Foursquare,
Lutheran, Bible, Pentecostal, Orthodox, Adventist, Unitarian, secularist, and agnostic. We also represent clients who are
members of labor unions (Teamsters, AFL-CIO, Teachers Union, NEA), unemployed or stay-at-home parents,
members of service organizations (Kiwanis, Lions, Masons, Rotary, Shriners,
AARP, etc), Democrat and Republican, veterans and military personnel. Please call to talk to an affordable
(inexpensive) Washington state family law attorney / lawyer for help about your divorce (contested or uncontested),
complex property division, simple wills, probate or other legal issue.
For other external web sites
regarding our firm, please visit
Custody Source,
Martindale & Hubble,
AVVO,
Seattle.com,
WSBA,
Lawers Guide .
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MOGREN, GLESSNER & ROTI, Renton, Washington, 98057
Phone: (425) 255-4542
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