What happens if you do not show up for family court?

Answer 1

The petitioner is the person who brings the action, or files a case against another party. If the petitioner (or his or her attorney) doesn't show up for court, the case will probably be dismissed, but depending on the circumstances, it's possible the person may be able to refile.

If you are the respondent, or the party the action was filed against, and you don't show up for court the judge may enter a default judgment against you, if appropriate. Generally speaking, you would probably lose.

Answer 2

The judge has 2 options: (1) Continue the case at a future date. (2) Issue a bench warrant for the parent that did not appear. If the parent makes a habit of this, even if the judge has a tendency to continue the case, after 3 or 4 missed court appearances the judge will issue a bench warrant.

Answer 3

the judge has the right to assign your obligation amount in absentia (without you) if there is enough proof that you were served and properly notified of the hearing

in some cases the judge can withdraw the child support request for refusual to cooperate.

if you filed for child support you need to be at that hearing to protect your childs best interests. if you cannot attend you need to notify the court and request that they change the date. if you are represented by DCS, CPS, or a child support agency they can get the order without your presence because they represent you legally on your behalf...

just remember it is never good to allow a judge the authority to make decisions that will affect you and your childs life without your input!

Answer 4

It depends on what the hearing is for, but typically if a pro se plaintiff does not show up for a trial date and does not give any notice, the case will be dismissed.

Answer 5

Generally, nothing happens. If neither party tries to reschedule the action will eventually be dismissed as an inactive case.

Answer 6

It appears that a decision could be made in your absence.

Answer 7

it is dismissed by default