What is an average court appearance fee charged by a divorce lawyer? If $400/hour it will be 7*400 = $2800 for 7h? Is it fair?
While rare, this situation is not unheard of.
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While rare, this situation is not unheard of.
They can, but they cannot take more than the order, unless you owe arrears.
As my colleague said, your attorney needs to finish the case.
Speak to legal aid or your local bar associations. Also, you may approach some law schools to see if they have any resources to help you.
That courts have no obligation to notify you, however, you may file a petition to modify custody based upon the arrest.
The court will probably be conferencing in order to let you know what the disposition will be.
Based upon the facts that you have stated, there is a good chance that you shall retain custody.
You need to speak with an attorney as one needs all the facts to give you any useable advice.
Your only course of action is a petition for a violation of the order of visitation.
As my colleague stated, you can not appear or you can request to withdraw the petition.