We get along well just didn't click. I filed for child support, and the court will send him a summons to a court hearing. He lives in a different state and I don't want to make a burden on him as he is more than willing to pay child support. Is it possible, he doesn't have to go explaining the situation or just be on the phone while the hearing takes place?
2007-09-22 06:04:00 · 6 answers · asked by the_napster21 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If he has rec'd a summons, yes he has to go.
2007-09-22 06:11:12 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
He better show up or the court will probably impose the max on him. You should go and to a certain extent can reduce the amount. The court will look out for the child first but will take your wishes into account second and he doesn't get a vote.
2007-09-22 06:14:17 · answer #2 · answered by joker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He does have to go since he's been summoned. Don't worry too much about putting him out by him having to come to court. With him in another state, you're probably raising your child without him. You need all the help you can get.
2007-09-22 06:13:17 · answer #3 · answered by Eraserhead 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he doesn't show up, it will mean he's not contesting the claim for child support and a child support order will be issued by default. He should call ahead, though, and give all his information- address SSN and workplace and let them know he can't/won't be there but he is not contesting the order. It should be fine.
2007-09-22 06:11:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He can (and should) contact the court he is to appear in. It is possible to be involved in a 3 way conversation/court hearing. My wifes ex had to do this.
2007-09-22 06:21:21 · answer #5 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he doesn't go, a default judgement will be entered against him. It will be in his best interest to go, or he can hire an attorney (or sign a power of attorney for someone else) to act and speak for him.
2007-09-22 06:13:31 · answer #6 · answered by Ruth C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋