A divorce case is started with the filing of a "Complaint. What do I do once the other party has been served?Complete the Certificate of Service (Form I-6), which shows how the other party was served. In Pennsylvania, you can start the discovery process without court approval, and your divorce attorney should help guide you through it. You would fill out the forms and mail them to your spouse, as with any other court document. Review the notice carefully and provide copies of each document to your lawyer so you both can review them together before the deposition. Discovery is a critical part of the divorce process in which both parties exchange information, documents, and sworn testimony. Failure to establish grounds for divorce or complete discovery before the filing of the Certification of Trial Readiness may delay the scheduling of the trial. The discovery process can be incredibly helpful for your lawyer. It is the responsibility of the moving party to notify all parties of the date and time of the argument.