What happens if the respondent was properly served but fails to show up to family court on said date?

The Petitioner's attorney or the Court will issue a Notice of Default that advises the party that should they fail to show up at the next court...

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Is this grounds for a mistrial

If you are represented, you need to speak to your attorney. If not, you should consider hiring an attorney who practices family law to address...

Law guardian and false accusations from my exes lawyer

You have a couple of options. First, you can talk to your attorney and explain your position. If that doesn't work, it may be necessary to seek...

Will I go to jail

A violation of a stay away order of protection can cause criminal contempt charges to be filed against you. If a violation is filed, the Court...

Can I still collect my monies owed if the house was foreclosed on?

Since the divorce decree arose out of California, only California law applies.

If I leave without a legal separation or divorce are there legal ramifications ?

I understand your panic. This is a time for you to be strategic and not emotional. Quietly make copies of anything you can find to document the...

When you give birth to a new baby after you were charged with abuse or neglect of already born children, new charges of derivative neglect can be...

Can family court In NY legally tell anyone they want if you have court?

I practice in Erie County Family Court all the time. Court appearance notices go out to all parties and attorneys. When you enter the building,...

Does the spouse have to pay what he owe's to the wife's estate

It depends on whether the Court has granted a divorce on the record and the attorney's merely had to prepare and present a Judgment of Divorce for...

What is the process if a non custodial parent wants to relocate from NY state to the south?

He doesn't have to go to court or seek permission to move. However, may I suggest that since he only has visitation Sundays and has elected to not...