Notice of Deposition--do I need to go??

[jayndeb]

What is the name of your state?California--San Bernardino County.

I was just served with a notice of deposition on Mother's Day--my ex is taking me back to court to review child support and to request additional vacation time with the children. We also have a court date and a date for mandatory mediation---My question is: Am I required ie: ORDERED to attend the deposition? I know that I need to attend the mediation and of course our court date. Does a "Notice of Deposition" have the same power as a subpoena? I was not served with a subpoena or a court order.

Also, any idea as to why an attorney might seek a deposition in such a case? In my experience, modification of child support is a fairly straightforward process and doesn't require a lot of discovery, just an Income and Expense Declaration and supporting documents 1099, W-2 etc.....

Thanks--

 

[seniorjudge]

What is the name of your state?California--San Bernardino County.

I was just served with a notice of deposition on Mother's Day--my ex is taking me back to court to review child support and to request additional vacation time with the children. We have a court date and a date for mandatory mediation---am I required to attend the deposition? I was not served with a subpoena or a court order.

Also, why would an attorney seek a deposition in such a case? In my experience, modification of child support is a fairly straightforward process and doesn't require a lot of discovery, just an Income and Expense Declaration and supporting documents 1099, W-2 etc.....

Thanks--

Q: We have a court date and a date for mandatory mediation---am I required to attend the deposition?

A: Yes.


Q: Also, why would an attorney seek a deposition in such a case?

A: Ask the attorney who sought the deposition.