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