Discovery in a Florida family law matter is the process during which each party gathers or discovers the facts they may use to fight their case. There are five types of discovery Florida divorce lawyers may use. These are mandatory disclosure, request to produce, request for admissions, depositions and interrogatories. The discovery process is court enforced. As a result, if one party does not comply with the discovery request of another party, your family law attorney may file a Motion to Compel. During a hearing on the Motion, the court can enforce sanctions, including attorney fees, to be paid on the part of the non-compliant party. Therefore, it is important to respond to any discovery request in a timely matter.
Seeking the advice of an experienced family law attorney is the most effective way to ensure you have obtained all the information you will need to protect your financial future and that of your children. Contact our office today by email or by calling (407) 835-9900 to schedule an initial consultation regarding your divorce or family law matter.