A divorce deposition is commonly used to compile evidence when child custody, property division, child support, and other facts about the dissolution of the marriage are at issue. Part of the discovery process, depositions enable attorneys from both sides of a divorce proceeding to question the case's participants prior to the trial. What is a Deposition? A deposition is a type of testimony used for fact-finding during a divorce’s discovery process. The parties that are deposed are asked … [Read more...]
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Is It Time to Kick Your Child Custody Attorney to the Curb? (And Hire a New One)
When a lawyer fails to fulfill professional obligations, clients are justified in seeking another attorney. Lawyers have an obligation to effectively represent the interests of their clients. A child custody attorney has the added responsibility to seek the best interests of the children involved in custody disputes. Clients Entitled to Effective Representation There are more than 63,000 lawyers in Illinois. Every year some are disciplined for misconduct. The vast majority of attorneys … [Read more...]