What is the legal steps that I need to take in order to get a court order or subpoena to retrieve transcripts of text messages proving infidelity?
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What is the legal steps that I need to take in order to get a court order or subpoena to retrieve transcripts of text messages proving infidelity?
Asked on March 20, 2012 under Family Law, Maryland
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You would need to first initiate the legal proceeding--i.e. bring an action for divorce. Once there is a legal proceeding ongoing, there are legal mechanisms, called "discovery," with which you could attempt to obtain these messages. Sinice you are clearly contemplating divorce as an option--else why would you need these messages?--you should discuss the situation with a family law attorney.
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