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msdad

Member
What is the name of your state?Oh

Can anyone tell me what interrogatory discovery is?

I'm getting slammed with stuff left and right. Financial forensics, drug testing, etc.

thanks
 


I thought you had a lawyer. Hasn't he gotten this stuff? He should be telling you what it is. Interrogatories are questions that you will/have receive(d) that you will need to answer and return to whomever sent them to you. Whether it be your ex or her lawyer. Oh, and if you aren't a lawyer, good luck figuring out what you should answer and what you should object to... :rolleyes:

Oh, yeah. And in some or maybe all states you also have to file these with the court.
 
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msdad

Member
I knew that they were questions, but normally what kind are they?

I've an appointment with my attorney in the morning. He just mentioned some of the things that they are asking now. He said that her (ex) lawyer said I opened a can of worms and now I'm going to have problems.
 

Rushia

Senior Member
msdad said:
I knew that they were questions, but normally what kind are they?

I've an appointment with my attorney in the morning. He just mentioned some of the things that they are asking now. He said that her (ex) lawyer said I opened a can of worms and now I'm going to have problems.

And you thought that it was all so easy. :p
 

stealth2

Under the Radar Member
It's impossible to tell you what the questions are. Could be anything from financial stuff to lifestyle questions. You sure did open a can of worms. Have fun with 'em.
 

msdad

Member
Financials? Lifestyle?

Well I own a house now, and part of a family business. What does that mean to them? Our first hearing was only administrative, now they are going all guns out, and requesting 1040's and everything else.

Lifestlye? What does that mean? Could they bring up the fact that I've been living with my girlfriend for a couple of years with her kids who are around the same age as my son?

How can they MAKE ME submit to a drug test? isn't that an invasion of my personal rights?
 

rmet4nzkx

Senior Member
I think we warned you, I guess you didn't listen. You'll have to wait until tomorrow to find out, we have no way to tell you what they say.
 

BethM

Member
The man who loves that little boy, the one who has been a father to him when you had other things to do is about to use the court system to whip your sorry a$$. Sounds like they have found themselves an attorney who will keep you on your toes from here on out. I have to say, it couldn't happen to a more deserving fella.

Get ready to get busy, get ready to spend tons of money and many hours dealing with the system you thought was going to be easy.
 

msdad

Member
So you can't tell me if a drug test is an invasion?

You can't tell me what MIGHT be the questions?

I know you guys can't say for sure...but come on.
 

msdad

Member
WELL!!! I'm only being honest with you guys. When I went to court, everyone there heard my lawyers testimony that I was there for the best interest of my son. I've only been honest with you guys to get real opinions. Who knows???? the Judge might think that I'm OK to have joint custody.
 

BethM

Member
No a drug test is not an invasion.

They are going to want to know EVERYTHING about you. Tax records, bank statements, business records and on and on and on. Probably for 3 to 4 years back.

There are many, many things this attorney has a right to request and you will either hand it over or explain to the court why you didn't. Get ready for your life to become an open book.
 

casa

Senior Member
msdad said:
So you can't tell me if a drug test is an invasion?

You can't tell me what MIGHT be the questions?

I know you guys can't say for sure...but come on.


You think your X should lose custody because she had a cigarette and a drink while out with friends~ And in the same day ask if a drug test is an invasion of your privacy? :rolleyes: WHY are you worried about the drug test anyway??? :rolleyes: If the X is concerned you are using drugs and you want visitation- a judge certainly has the power to order you to undergo drug testing. Shouldn't be a problem if you're not a drug user. :cool:

Some questions I can think of are: Where the hell have you been for the last 9 years? Why are you suddenly intent on interfering in the child's relationship he has been able to build with a man who has loved and cared for him? Though no one can tell you what questions your X's attorney wants answers to- It's probably some of the above and the 'standard' questions as to what your household is like. What kind of person is your g/f? Either one of you been arrested, jailed etc. etc. Why is it that you can play Daddy to your g/f's children and not see your own child?

Financial issues are: If you want to fight for your "Rights" you think you deserve- Then when was the last time you had child support modified? If it hasn't been for 9 years- get ready to pay a higher amount.

You come off like you don't like all this prying into your life- Yet you feel it's acceptable to suddenly pop into your son's life and start demanding things....I can't figure out if you are really that stupid- If you are just a transparent hypocrite- Or perhaps you are sociopathic? :eek:

PS I hear that eating worms is easier if you just swallow quickly :D
 

BethM

Member
You keep stressing how "honest" you are being about the type of person you are. Do you, for some reason, think that being honest about being a jerk excuses the bad behavior?

I had a friend once with a brat child. She taught that child to say please before everything. I've never been around a more annoying child...well mannered, always said please but the behavior just kind of negated the value of the "please."

Your "honesty" means nothing because your lack of character as a person is so reprehensible. Your "honesty" is distasteful and you waive it around like you deserve special notice for admitting to being a jerk. You don't and you are about to finally get what you have earned. Forget about a judge ever thinking you are fit for custody...especially after this child's real father gets through with you.
 

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