Evidence in a divorce case.

[Unregistered]

I am starting a divorce case with child custody. In his response he has attempted to smear me by bringing up every bad thing i ever said or did in my adult life. I want to respond to his allegations. If i submit something to the court do i have to provide the respondent with a copy of it?

 

[army judge]

I am starting a divorce case with child custody. In his response he has attempted to smear me by bringing up every bad thing i ever said or did in my adult life. I want to respond to his allegations. If i submit something to the court do i have to provide the respondent with a copy of it?

First of all, don't admit to anything.

For it to be admitted, it must be relevant.

Before you burrow TOO far down this rat hole, you might wish to consider making the other party pay for your lawyer out of the marital estate's assets.

If neither of you can afford a lawyer, why fight?

Have you discussed getting a no fault divorce?

In Oregon, there is no-fault divorce. The only reason needed for dissolution of marriage is that the spouses cannot get along and there is no way to fix the problems. The law calls this "irreconcilable differences that have caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage." A spouse or partner does not need permission of the other spouse or partner to divorce.

No fault divorces are affordable and avoid fights, embarrassments, and save both of you money.


http://courts.oregon.gov/ojd/osca/cpsd/courtimprovement/familylaw/pages/FL_Divorce.aspx

http://www.rocketlawyer.com/article/how-to-file-for-no-fault-divorce-in-oregon.rl

http://www.divorcenet.com/states/oregon/or_faq01

http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/oregon-divorce-32190.html


Your answer is to be filed with the court.

The respondent MUST be furnished a copy of your answer.

That is fundamental, its called discovery.

You received the complaint, the respondent must receive the answer.

As it is filed, of course the respondent will see it.

So will everyone that has access to public records, that's almost everyone.

The best way to respond to ridiculous. scurrilous allegations is in the form of a general denial.

You don't have to do what the respondent did, and that is bore the court with stupid details.

A general denial is done something like this:

For each paragraph (allegation) state "Now comes the defendant who denies each and every allegation found in paragraphs one through 12 of Plaintiff's Complaint".

Another example would be to do as follows:
"The defendant denies all accusations asserted in the complaint."

Bear in mind, this is simply an idea, not necessarily pro forma for your particular answer.

You need to follow the guidelines as set forth for Oregon courts.