Discovery
Written By Fresh Starts Registry
Pronounced: dih-SKUV-uh-ree
What it means: Discovery is the part of divorce where both people share information—like income, bank records, or parenting info—so that decisions can be made fairly.
Example: “During discovery, we had to exchange financial records and answer questions about our property.”
When it's used: After the case is filed and before settlement or trial.
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