Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

Process of Discoveries

I'm the respondent in a Divorce case and answered the petition with a counter petition. Plaintiff answered my counterclaim.

1. Do I need to respond to their counterclaim? 2. Who initiates the discovery process, me?


Asked on 11/14/06, 5:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Process of Discoveries

You do not need to respond to an answer. A petition, counterclaim, and answer to the counterclaim is all that is required. Discovery is usually initiated by a case management order, either party can commence. In a divorce case, usually both parties have a good idea of the issues and assets. The next practical step is to divide debts and property; and decide what happens to the children if any.

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Answered on 11/14/06, 5:53 pm


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