by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In many cases, a person will wish to avoid having to take their case to trial. Paradoxically, by preparing for trial, a person can often avoid trial – and get the most favorable outcome possible.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In Divorce and child custody cases, Interrogatories are a common discovery tool. Interrogatories can help a party to obtain information that is needed to reach a favorable settlement, or to take the case to trial.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In a divorce or custody case, Requests for Production of Documents is a commonly used discovery tool.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In cases where a person’s civil rights have been violated by the police or another governmental actor, it is important to ensure that the evidence is swiftly preserved. Failing to do so can make it difficult or even impossible to address the misconduct that a person has suffered.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear Depositions can be useful tools in child custody and divorce cases in Iowa and Illinois.
by Attorney Eric D. Puryear In divorce and child custody cases in Illinois and Iowa, Discovery is an important part of the case. Discovery refers to the process through which each side in a divorce or custody case is entitled to gather information from the other side, for use in court later. It is important to comply with discovery, as a failure to do so can result in significant harm to a case.