Identity each of the five formal discovery methods, and give an example of when and how each might be used in a family law case.

Formal discovery If a party wants and needs information from social net- working sites, it is worth trying and letting the courts address objections. Consider the following examples of how formal discovery might be used. Interrogatories: Interrogatories open the door. Early in the case, they can be used to seek information about the opposing party's use of social media sites, screen names, passwords, and other account information. Requests for Admissions: A party may be asked to admit that they: (1) terminated all of their social net- working services immediately after being served with the complaint for divorce; and (2) authored and trans- mitted on a specific date a particular post to a particular social network and that the copy of the post attached to the request is a true and accurate copy of the transmitted message. Given how easy it is to manipulate posts and make them look as if they were made by someone else, it can be hard to establish the authenticity of such mate- rial at trial. A properly crafted admission can accom plish this in advance. Depositions: The deponent may be asked questions about their online social networking activities including personal profiles that misrepresent their marital status. Paper printouts of screen shots of a website may be pro- duced or their Facebook page may be opened in the con- text of the deposition and questions can be asked about various photos, status updates, and posts. Requests fo