Responding To Document Requests

Summary

In the discovery phase of a lawsuit, if opposing counsel requests documents managed by your ex-partner, inform them truthfully about your ex-partners role. Request additional time to gather the necessary paperwork and provide any documents you have access to. Consider communicating with your ex-partner to obtain the required documents.

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In the discovery phase of the lawsuit, how would I respond if the opposite counsel ask for paperwork if my ex-partner was the one encharged of all the documentation?
Hi Mauro! In the discovery phase, if the opposing counsel requests documents that your ex-partner managed, you should:
- Inform them truthfully that your ex-partner handled those documents.
- Request additional time to gather the necessary paperwork.
- Provide any documents you do have access to.
How are you currently communicating with your ex-partner regarding these documents?