child custody deposition

[kmcangel]

I am a mother in the midst of a custody battle with my ex. His attorney has requested I submit to a deposition. My attorney is not available now or I would ask him. Is this optional, or must I submit to this? What are the advantages of doing this?

 

[cat2young]

deposition

Please give state you are in!!!
I don't know if they can force you ( I THINK a lawyer can, by subpoena ) but the advantage is it gives you a chance to see what kind of questions may be asked in court. Also what the attorney's "style" is ie. very aggressive.
A judge is not present and anything can be asked, a court reporter will be there with both lawyers. You can also depose him or any of his potential witnesses.
Good Luck

 

[Grandma B]

I am a mother in the midst of a custody battle with my ex. His attorney has requested I submit to a deposition. My attorney is not available now or I would ask him. Is this optional, or must I submit to this? What are the advantages of doing this?

His attorney's request didn't come through YOUR attorney?

 

[kmcangel]

The request did come through my attorney. I received a letter last friday after his office was closed. It was very vague so it did not say if I had to submit to the deposition. I will be able to reach my attorney this week, but wanted to get an idea before I spoke with him. We have already been through the investigation process, and we are waiting to be scheduled for a final hearing.