This is the exchange of information with the other side. Discovery is time consuming and expensive. You need to collect and collate various documents such as canceled checks, tax returns, various types of written communication, utility bills and charge card statements. Start the procedure of gathering, organizing and sorting your documents and information as soon as possible. Make your own copies of all the material and provide them to your attorney.
Law firms doing photocopies is an expensive proposition.
There are probably many issues encompassing the reason of your family law issue. In all likelihood, you are feeling the full complement of negative human emotions. Make the Herculean effort and don t focus on inflicting punishment through the legal system. No one wins except the billable hours of your attorneys. When both parties retain perspective and have a rational idea of what is fair and reasonable, legal fees are reduced dramatically.