Deposition
A deposition is a formal, out-of-court session where a witness or spouse answers questions under oath, with a court reporter recording every word. In a Florida divorce, depositions are a discovery tool used to gather facts, lock in testimony, and uncover details about assets, income, or parenting issues. They typically happen in an attorney's office, and the resulting transcript can be used later in the case. Most uncontested divorces never require a deposition.
Last updated June 21, 2026
Legal Definition
Sworn pretrial testimony taken under oath and recorded by an authorized officer, conducted as a discovery method under Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.310 to obtain testimony for use in a family-law proceeding.
Example
During his deposition, the husband was questioned under oath about an undisclosed bank account.
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