There is a lot to navigate during the initial phases of the divorce process. It all starts with discovery; a process you and your attorney will approach together. During this episode, we discuss the details of the formal discovery process and the relative tools your attorney may choose to utilize to get the information you need. 

We talk about the parameters around open disclosure, resolving discovery disputes, and why definitions are important. We also touch on what happens when you are not transparent during the process, how the role of a business evaluator differs from a forensic accountant, and more. 

Key Points From This Episode:

• A definition for divorce discovery.
• The starting point according to Colorado law which says that every party deserves fair and full disclosure.
• Colorado’s rule for civil procedure 16.2 and why Amy and Ryan reference it so frequently.
• How your attorney should approach the formal discovery process.
• Precedent for the need for parameters around open disclosure.
• Resolving discovery disputes according to relevance. 
• The cost of not being transparent during your divorce proceedings.
• How your partner can defend themselves if you refuse to disclose what they ask for.
• Why it is important to provide definitions for the documentation you are requesting.
• The implications of using a deposition as a discovery tool instead of an interrogatory.
• How a business evaluator differs from a forensic accountant.
• Which episodes to listen to for further information on the topic of discovery.

What is Divorce at Altitude?

Ryan Kalamaya and Amy Goscha provide tips and recommendations on issues related to divorce, separation, and co-parenting in Colorado. Ryan and Amy are the founding partners of an innovative and ambitious law firm, Kalamaya | Goscha, that pushes the boundaries to discover new frontiers in family law, personal injuries, and criminal defense in Colorado.

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