How much does discovery cost in a divorce?

How much does discovery cost in a divorce?

Ideally, if parties agree to settlement terms early on in the case the cost will be far less than if multiple hearings are required, discovery has to be initiated, and so forth. A rough estimate for an “easy” case will be around $2,500 to complete the case. The cost will go up from there.

What happens if Discovery is not answered?

If answer is not made in that time, the party who issued discovery can request the court to enter sanctions against the non-answering party. Sanctions: Official penalty/punishment. Sanctions can include any “just” penalty including dismissing the case, striking pleadings and ordering payment of attorney fees.

Do you have to answer interrogatories in a divorce?

There are several kinds of written discovery that you and your spouse can use to get all the information you need. You will likely be required to answer the questions and produce all the documents asked for as long as it is reasonable, and a lot is considered reasonable during a divorce.