List and describe the five discovery tools and explain how each of these tools can be used in a family law proceeding.
What will be an ideal response?
The tools are used to gather the information needed to determine custody and support, or distribute property.
• Interrogatories - written questions asked of a party, answered under oath.
• Requests for the production of documents - requests for specific documents.
• Requests for physical and mental examinations
• Requests for admission – the other party admits easily proven facts in the interests of judicial
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• Depositions - oral or written questions asked of parties or witnesses
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