If you refuse after being ordered by the court to give a deposition, you would likely be found in contempt of court, leading to dire consequences. On top of that, you would still be forced into the deposition.

Can a settlement be made at a deposition?

Settlement offers are sometimes made at a deposition. They are rare. More often offers of settlement are made after all discovery is finished. Settlements can be made at any time even after a jury verdict.

Can you refuse to answer questions in a deposition?

In most cases, a deponent cannot refuse to answer a question at a deposition unless the answer would reveal privileged or irrelevant private information or the court previously ordered that the information cannot be revealed (source).

Can you reopen an alimony case?

Divorce is granted by way of a decree passed by the competent Court against which an appeal can be file in Higher Court. There is no provision of reopening except to set aside a decree by the court.

What should you not say during a deposition?

8 Things Not Say During a Deposition

• Never Guess to Answer a Question.
• Avoid Any Absolute Statements.
• Do Not Use Profanity.
• Do Not Provide Additional Information.
• Avoid Making Light of the Situation.
• Never Paraphrase a Conversation.
• Do Not Argue or Act Aggressively.
• Avoid Providing Privileged Information.

How do you handle a difficult deposition question?

How to Handle a Deposition: Advice from an OMIC Defense Attorney

1. Tell the truth.
2. Think before you speak.
3. Answer the question.
4. Do not volunteer information.
5. Do not answer a question you do not understand.
6. Talk in full, complete sentences.
7. You only know what you have seen or heard.
8. Do not guess.

What can an opposing attorney ask in a deposition?

While an opposing attorney may ask you deposition questions about your finances, assets, and your child care arrangements, they may also attempt to ask questions that are embarrassing for you to answer.

Can you refuse a deposition in a divorce?

In most cases, your attorney will stop you from answering and explain why she objects. The deposing attorney then must either drop the question or explain how it is related to your case. You should never go into a divorce deposition without being fully prepared by an attorney.

Which is an example of a divorce deposition?

Divorce Deposition-Transcript-Example-1: Deposing an under-employed housewife claiming an inability to work due to a disability. The amount of alimony depended on her ability to contribute to her financial needs. We deposed a husband with a history of physical abuse and hiding assets in a contested child custody and asset distribution divorce.

Where do I go for a divorce deposition?

Depositions can take place anywhere that the people involved agree. In most cases, we take depositions at private offices owned by court reporting services. Because we need a court reporter to sit down and type up everything said during the deposition, it is often most convenient to just go to their office.