Do I need to go to a divorce contempt hearing if I live out of state?
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Do I need to go to a divorce contempt hearing if I live out of state?
I went to court 3 weeks ago because my ex-wife said I did not have continuing health insurance for my kids. I brought proof to court as well as his new insurance cards. The judge did not make a copy of it and gave it back to me to give to her. I did inside the court room. I received a subpoena in the mail a couple of weeks later for a new trial date with same contempt order. I called and asked the clerk they said judge set it because I did not give her the proof. he seems to have forgotten and I cannot take off work again to go again. What can I do?
Asked on April 12, 2012 under Family Law, Georgia
Answers:
Madan Ahluwalia / Ahluwalia Law P. C.
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You will have to definitely respond to the contempt order. You should not ignore it. If it is in fact a contempt order, then you don't respond, then there will be serious consequences.
Respond in writing. File in the court along with your statement stating the facts and attach the documents. Then request the court to allow you to appear by telephone. State your reasons. You will be allowed to appear telephonically most likely. It is up to the judge.
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