Mugrage v. Mugrage

DILTS, J.S.C.

The question presented is whether a spouse against whom a restraining order has been entered in a domestic violence matter has the right to be present at the deposition of the other spouse in a pending matrimonial action. The court holds that the deposition *656should be' conducted in the presence of a spouse against whom a restraining order has been entered under the least restrictive conditions possible, unless “exceptional circumstances” exist.

PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The parties were married on August 7, 1982. One child was born of the marriage. On August 19, 1998, a final restraining…