Nunneley Family Law senior associate addresses this phase in legal proceedings.

Hurst, TX – While some divorces can involve fairly simple proceedings where both sides agree to terms rather readily to facilitate a clean break, this is simply not always the case in most divorces. When a full trial is likely, clients will find the process may be more involved and drawn out. One particular phase of the process, known as discovery, can be especially tedious to work through. This phase, however, can prove crucial to the outcome of a case, demanding attention from clients and attorneys on both sides.

The discovery process is a part of many different kinds of legal proceedings. It describes a pre-trial period during which parties on both sides can request information from each other. Information requested may include documents that could prove crucial to a case, statement requests in response to pertinent questions and requests for the revelation of evidence that may be presented in court.

“Discovery is designed to provide both parties access to facts and information that may impact a case on either side,” explains Stephen C. Farrar, a senior family law attorney with Nunneley Family Law. “It is during this phase that the merits of a case tend to become clearer and attorneys are better able to offer informed advice to their clients. Discovery also helps parties on both sides better build their cases by revealing evidence that may need to be addressed in proceedings.”

The discovery phase tends to be a crucial one for the outcome of a case. While it involves tedious paperwork that clients may have to complete, it helps attorneys better formulate cases on their clients’ behalf by essentially revealing the facts the opposing side may present in court. Expediting this phase of a case and ensuring its accuracy can prove critical for outcome as a result.

“The discovery phase is a bit of a hassle and it not pleasant for clients or their attorneys to work through,” says Farrar. “Even so, this phase is absolutely crucial for a case because it sheds light on the issues that will likely need to be addressed in settlement negotiations or a court room.”

Couples considering divorce are urged to obtain legal advice before proceeding. An experienced family lawyer can help a client through every step of the process, including discovery. To find out more about divorce, the discovery process and gaining legal representation, visit www.NunneleyFamilyLaw.com online.

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