Depositions in Colorado Divorce/Custody Cases

A deposition is sworn testimony given outside of court, under oath, and recorded for use later in your case.

In a Colorado divorce or custody dispute, an attorney can depose the other party or a witness to lock in their account of events before trial, ask detailed questions in a setting without a judge’s time constraints, and build a clear record that can be used to prepare for hearings or negotiate a settlement. Depositions are typically used in more contested cases rather than straightforward, agreed-upon divorces, since they take time and add cost. Whether a deposition makes sense for your case depends on what is disputed and what your attorney believes it will actually accomplish for your position.