Divorcing couples are generally encouraged to explore settlements out of court where issues such as child support, alimony, asset division, and timesharing or parenting can be resolved amicably with the help of attorneys. But in high conflict situations when parties are unable to agree on issues arising from a divorce, the unresolved issues must undergo litigation where a court shall make a decision based on evidence.

Evidence may include financial documents, photos and videos, eyewitness testimony, and similar documents, admissible evidence must be relevant to your divorce. For example, your spouse’s bank statements from high school would be admissible but irrelevant; a court would not consider them. Hearsay is inadmissible in court.

Social media postings are admissible. Parties in a divorce should be extremely careful what they post on social media during this process.

Discovery

If your divorce proceedings require evidence, you’ll need to go through discovery. Discovery is a legal fact-finding process in litigation. During discovery, your lawyer will turn over the evidence they’ve collected to your spouse’s lawyer, and vice versa.

During discovery, your lawyer will not disclose any confidential information or conversations they’ve had with you. The discovery process is intended to put both parties on a level playing field with all evidence on the table. Discovery helps your lawyer prepare for the evidence your spouse may try to use against you.

If you are considering getting a divorce, come in and see Ty Zdravko. Ty Zdravko practices law as a divorce attorney, and family law attorney in Palm Harbor, Clearwater and the surrounding area.

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