Psychological exam and alimony
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Psychological exam and alimony
My marriage was mentally, emotionally and sexually abusive. I now have depression, PTSD and panic/anxiety. I have been diagnosed by a counselor and my doctor. My husband, who the last several years of our marriage said I was crazy, insane, had mental issues, etc. has decided that he doesnt want to pay alimony, so has had me undergo a psychiatric exam, to try and prove I have no issues and can go back to work immediately. If the exam by any chance comes back in my favor, and his lawyer decides not to use the results in court, is there any way that I can use it even though I did not pay for, or request, the exam?
Asked on May 31, 2019 under Family Law, Washington
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you could use the mechanisms or procedures of "discovery," which are available in litigation (a lawsuit; a court case) to get information or documentation from the other side, to get this report. You would make a document production request for it; be sure to follow the court rules in your state for how, when, etc. to make the request.
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