Recent Posts in Discovery Category
Posted on Feb 6, 2013 By Thurman Arnold, III, C.F.L.S.
Q. I am representing myself in my divorce. My husband is self-employed. I know he earns more than he claims. We have two children, and I haven't worked in seven years. I feel so stupid now, but I ...
Continue reading "What Should a PRODUCTION DEMAND Request for SUPPORT Purposes? (Part 1)" »
Posted on Dec 30, 2011 By Michael C. Peterson
Advice for Couples in 2012, Including How to Balance Power in Your Marriage ! One of the most common problems I see arising in (and sometimes leading to) any divorce action is a lack of financial ...
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Posted on Mar 14, 2011 By Thurman Arnold, CFLS
Visitors to my websites know that I am biased in favor of mediation, believing that parties to litigation involving their family should opt to resolve their disputes themselves rather than undertake ...
Continue reading "FAMILY LAW SANCTIONS and DUE PROCESS: Santa Barbara Trial Court Reversed in IRMO DURIS" »
Posted on Dec 18, 2010 By Thurman Arnold
Q. Thurman - who do you recommend for court reporting services in the Coachella Valley? I work with an insurance defense firm in Sacramento, and we have a case pending in the desert and have a number ...
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Posted on Nov 11, 2010 By Thurman Arnold
Q. We were divorced three years ago and I haven't taken my ex-husband back to Court. I think he is earning a lot more now. Is there anything I can do to find out what his situation is short of ...
Continue reading "Is It Possible to Get My Ex's TAX RETURNS Without Any MOTION to MODIFY Pending Between Us?" »
Posted on Sep 18, 2010 By Thurman Arnold
Q. Hello Mr. Arnold, I appreciate your website, it is very useful. I really hope you can let me know if I am allowed to serve Form Interrogatories on my ex after I file a FL-360 Application to set ...
Continue reading "Am I Entitled to Obtain DISCOVERY If I File a SET ASIDE MOTION Before the Matter is Decided?" »
Posted on Sep 7, 2010 By Thurman Arnold
Q. What is a deposition in a California Family Law case and what is it used for? A. A "deposition" consists of direct or cross-examination of a party or a witness to any divorce or family ...
Continue reading "DISCOVERY - How are DEPOSITIONS used in California FAMILY LAW and DIVORCE cases? (Part I)" »
Posted on Jul 16, 2010 By Thurman Arnold
Q. How do I use Requests for Admission in my dissolution proceeding? A. Requests for Admission ("RFA's") can be a useful discovery tool in family law proceedings because they allow ...
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Posted on Jun 21, 2010 By Thurman Arnold, III, C.F.L.S.
Q. I am helping a friend who considering a divorce from her husband. He is a lawyer and she is a school teacher. They have two teenagers. She doesn't expect him to be at all cooperative and he has ...
Continue reading "What is DISCOVERY in California Dissolution and Family Law Cases? (Part 1 - Form Interrogatories)" »