Discovery is a way to get the information you need to support your case in court or make informed decisions before you reach an agreement. Here you will find information about the various methods for obtaining financial records and other evidence for use in your family law case.You would fill out the forms and mail them to your spouse, as with any other court document. The person who serves the papers must fill out a proof of service form (FL-115) to confirm the papers were delivered. This is a request for the court to order the other party to respond to the propounded discovery. It includes instructions for filing a Notice of Family Claim and details about the divorce process. The respondent in California has 30 days from the date they were served the divorce papers to submit a courtapproved response. The case will be heard in either Vista, Chula Vista, El Cajon, or San Diego, depending on where the parties live. Discovery is more art than science and a huge part of litigation. Completing the Proof of Service: The person who served the papers must fill out a Proof of Service form (Form FL-115) and return it to you.