Can I use evidence from discovery in the dissolution in a contempt hearing to enforce the judgment?
Generally yes, evidence discovered and testimony given in one proceeding may be used in another proceeding, even if they aren't related at all.
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Generally yes, evidence discovered and testimony given in one proceeding may be used in another proceeding, even if they aren't related at all.
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