Ponca City, OK asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Ohio

Q: Does the opposing attorney have to disclose evidence against me?

I am representing myself in 2 custody cases but i dont know what i need to be defending myself against. As i am my own attorney, doesnt their attorney have to disclose whatever evidence they have against me so I am able to build a proper defense?? Please help me!!

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Andrew Popp
Andrew Popp
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  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: The question is more complex than you think. If you are trying to avoid hiring an attorney you will need to review the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, and Ohio Rules of Evidence. (links below) You can also go into your local law library to review legal treatises on the topic.

Best of luck.

https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/LegalResources/Rules/civil/CivilProcedure.pdf

https://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/LegalResources/Rules/evidence/evidence.pdf

Nicholas P. Weiss
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Cleveland Heights, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: He doesn't have to just because. You have to ask him for it. This is generally done by serving 1) Interrogatories (written questions seeking information) 2) request for production of documents (documents that may be relevant to the case) and 3) admissions of fact. This is possible, but really hard to get right going without an attorney. Good luck.

Cathy Cook agrees with this answer

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