Family law financial discovery Roberta B. Bennett ... [et al.] CEB attorney editor, Jon E. Heywood
Description:
This publication is intended to equip the practitioner with the tools needed to grapple with the many issues involved in complying with mandatory disclosure statutes and in utilizing formal discovery methods when it is advantageous and cost-effective to do so. Uniquely, this publication allows the practitioner to develop a discovery plan by researching either the issue involves--such as support--or the type of asset being investigated--such as real property, a family business, or employment-related benefits. In addition, this title covers sophisticated issues, such as using experts to aid in fact-finding, handling vocational examinations to determine earning capacity, dealing with information revealed in mediation or collaborative settings, anticipating privilege and privacy concerns, obtaining sanctions, and sealing court records with financial information. This comprehensive treatment should aid every family lawyer--specialist and nonspecialist--in better serving their clients. --Pref
Subject:
Discovery (Law) -- California -- Forms; Discovery (Law) -- California; Equitable distribution of marital property -- California -- Forms; Equitable distribution of marital property -- California; Divorce settlements -- California
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