Trial without discovery, despite asking discovery, multiple times, is it possible? What do I do?: I am appearing, pro se in the divorce court only because the lack of funds. We had been in the Court from last nine months. There is the history of DV, asset hiding, stolen jewellery, including equitable distribution in question. The court however, has ordered thrice to the opposition to produce discovery, but the opposing council first ignored couple time. Then, even when the Court asked him to produce documents, then he applied for protective order and when I am asking the Court to enforce their own orders, the judge gave him protective orders and move the court for trial. There has been absolutely no discovery at all no depositions, and in fact, the opposition has not even mentioned, what exactly was wrong in divorce, it lack specificity. No incident mentioned what went wrong when went drunk, but only claims impossible to live with! I on the other hand, relocated to a completely new country only start a family, spent all my life savings, did everything possible to be a good wife, Always has taken his violence, never complained, except from the last time, when he tried killing me, and I called the police, Now he’s taking revenge of calling them
Jon’s answer:
Hello:
In your divorce, discovery is usually limited to financial issues and not custody. I am not sure what documents you feel the other side has but if its a 3rd party document, you can ask the court for subpoenas. DV is a critical factor a court will consider and you are free to introduce evidence on that. You may want to consider asking the court to preclude the other side from introducing evidence which was subject to your document request.
How does an order of protection with a third party involved mean: My sister has one and curios because she messaged my fiancé
Jon’s answer:
Hello:
The order of protection is between the parties only named in the order of protection. If people are doing things indirectly that they should not do directly, theorder may need to be addressed again by the court.
Can my ex get in trouble for keeping and throwing out my property?: Using stay away order to take , control my property. Won't listen to judge or police.. Yet she not in trouble.
Jon’s answer:
Hello:
Are you in a divorce now or is this just in Family Court? In any event, get counsel to make an application to retrieve your property and/or later contempt if she fails to comply.