Florida divorce: Petition, Answer, and then....

You filed you divorce petition and the other side filed an answer. Now what happens?

The middle phase of a divorce case is called "discovery." This is the time when you can "discover" information from the other side by asking questions (interrogatories), requesting documents or inspections or examinations, taking depositions or requesting the other side admit or deny certain facts. These discovery methods help you prove your case if there is disagreement between you and your soon-to-be-ex.

This middle phase helps you get ready for mediation, and then trial. It is your opportunity to get the information you need to prove your Florida divorce case.