[Kristin7]

I got word through my attorney that the defense attorney is going to depose me. WHY? I don't want to be a party to this case. Isn't it between the bios and the state? Yes I am a relative foster parent and have a long history with my sister and I know lots of stuff...but it would all be damaging to the bios...not helpful. Why am I being called? Does my attorney attend with me? are they going to try to dig up crap on me and discredit me...is that the purpose of this thing?

can I refuse? what sorts of things will i be asked? Will bios be there to hear my answers or just the attorney and court reporter/stenographer?

Has anyone else been called to a desposition before?


Thanks
Kristin

[jbee]

we did a depositon when we got sued for a rental house problem...it was the sueing atty, our atty, us, and some random people like a stenographer...the other ppl weren't there
i don't know if it would be the same for you

[kakuehl]

I don't think you can legally refuse. About the rest I have no clue. All you can do is answer as truthfully as possible.

[Hadley2]

Unless you are served with a court order compelling you to testify, you can refuse.