Discovery

Discovery

The formal and informal exchange of information between sides in a case. Usually, you do not file discovery in the court. It is information for the parties to use as they prepare their cases. In divorce cases, Civil Rule 26. 1 requires both parties to give full disclosure of financial information to each other.

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