What is the purpose of interrogatories in a divorce case?
What is the purpose of interrogatories in a divorce case?
Interrogatories are part of the discovery process of divorce. They allow you and your soon-to-be/already ex spouse to ask questions that must be responded to in writing under oath. These answer are then used to determine facts in the case, as well as to question each side if/when the case goes to trial.
How do you answer legal interrogatories?
Your answers to the interrogatories should usually be short, clear, and direct and should answer only the question that is being asked. This is not the time to set out your entire case or defense to the other side. Take the time to make sure your answers are correct and truthful.
What happens if someone lies in court documents?
Lying under oath disrupts the judicial process and is taken very seriously. Being convicted of perjury can result in serious consequences, including probation and fines. For federal perjury, a person can be convicted by up to five years in prison. Additionally, perjury can have consequences on a person’s career.
Is perjury ever prosecuted?
In some cases and jurisdictions where the wrongful testimony of a witness has resulted in the execution of the defendant, the culprit can be charged with murder, or attempted murder. However, prosecution for perjury is rare.
What do lawyers fear the most?
Some of lawyers’ most common fears include: Feeling that their offices or cases are out of control. Changing familiar procedures. Looking foolish by asking certain questions.
Can your lawyer lie for you?
Everyone knows that lawyers are not allowed to lie — to clients, courts or third parties. But once you get beyond deliberate false statements, the scope of the obligations to truth and integrity become less clear.
Is it better to plead guilty or go to trial?
Having a guilty plea or a no contest plea on the record will look better than having a conviction after a trial. This is partly because the defendant likely will plead guilty or no contest to a lesser level of offense or to fewer offenses.
