What happens if you have a child support hearing and you don't show up?

Answer 1

It will be up to the judge as to what to do if both parties do not show up to court. They may request a different date or they could simply set the child support at whatever they feel is enough.

Answer 2

If neither parent, nor a lawyer on their behalf shows up for court, the matter will simply be dropped.

It is best to contact the court to inform them that you are dropping the case to avoid any delays in the system for other parents who are waiting to have their cases heard.

Answer 3

The judge will likely enter an order dismissing the complaint. If the dismissal is "with prejudice," the complaint cannot be refiled. If the dismissal is "without prejudice," the complaint can be refiled.

Answer 4

If you are the potential obligee, the court will likely dismiss the matter. If the court dismisses "without prejudice," you may refile. If the court dismisses "with prejudice," you will not be allowed to refile. If you are the potential obligor, the court will likely enter an order for support. As the obligor, you will not like the terms of that order.

Answer 5

If they have moved within the last six months, than they attend the hearing, otherwise it transfers to the residential state of the obligee.

Answer 6

The judge will probably dismiss the matter for want of prosecution. If the judge is sufficiently irritated, s/he will dismiss "with prejudice," which means, don't bother to refile.

Answer 7

Default in favor of the other parent.