Legal Question in Family Law in California

can I avoid the petitoner's presence on my depositon

Hello

I have a deposition sceduled as a witness on my brother's divorce case. Last two years I have been having anxiety attacks from the smallerst stress. I afraid that I might have one in the office if the wife is there. Can I ask the lawer that I don't want her presence there?


Asked on 1/23/07, 1:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Laurence Haines HainesLaw

Re: can I avoid the petitoner's presence on my depositon

You can ask. Make sure you give the reason and let them know that you will be able to give a better deposition if she is not in the room.

Understand, however, that since she is a party, she has a right to be there.

It will be up to the lawyer. Good luck.

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Answered on 1/23/07, 2:42 pm


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