In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependecy and/or severance case.
Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.
Interrogatories
A frequently used and very useful discovery tool is interrogatories. You can send both uniform and non-uniform interrogatories to the opposing person. Interrogatories are questions that must be responded to in writing by the opposing person within 40 days of receipt. This locks in the answer of the opposing person and provides valuable information you can use in making your case. As an example, the uniform interrogatories ask for the person to list all bank accounts, assets, insurance policies, pending litigation claims, etc. If your case has hotly contested issues, consider using the uniform interrogatories as a fantastic discovery tool for your case.
Contributing Attorney Writer: Billie Tarascio litigates family law and domestic violence cases at Modern Law.