Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

Refusing to take a deposition

My x-husb remarried an attorney and they have sued me twice in 5 years for custody of kids. This time allegations of abuse, DSS, the whole nine yards. I and my husband have been cleared with DSS but we will be divorcing due to the stress this has put on our relationship (he works 8 months out of town each year). Because they haven't ''dug'' enough dirt, they want to depose me. I am told I have to, but what is the worst that can happen if I don't? The SC Civil Rules doesn't give enough information. Can't we just do this in court and be done? There are some questions I will refuse to answer. If I have to do this, will I get in trouble? Thanks


Asked on 10/20/01, 9:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Johnston Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston

Re: Refusing to take a deposition

It sounds like you don't have an attorney, which is a huge mistake. If you don't comply with the deposition, they could get a court order for it. If a person doesn't comply with a court order, they could go to jail. As far as not answering questions, I would need to know what those questions are.

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Answered on 11/24/01, 9:32 am


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