Legal Procedure

Request for Production

A formal legal request asking the other party to provide specific documents or tangible items relevant to the case.

Understanding Request for Production

Requests for production are a key discovery tool in divorce cases. They compel the other spouse to hand over documents such as bank statements, tax returns, business records, emails, or photographs. The responding party must produce the documents within a set deadline (usually 30 days) or object with valid legal reasons. Failure to comply can result in court sanctions.

Real-World Examples

Her attorney sent a request for production asking for three years of bank and investment statements.

Related Terms

Subpoena

A court order compelling a person or entity to produce documents or appear to give testimony.

Discovery Abuse

Improper conduct during the discovery process, such as hiding documents, providing false information, or making excessive requests to harass the other party.

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This definition is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Divorce laws and terminology may vary by state and jurisdiction.

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