I cannot make it to my final hearing divorce, can I write a letter?
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I cannot make it to my final hearing divorce, can I write a letter?
My husband called me a few days a told me of the court date which is for tomorrow. I cannot fly into that state
for court. Will they accept a letter?
Asked on October 2, 2019 under Family Law, Georgia
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
You can requesrt an adjournment, or a new date, which may be granted in the court's discretion or judgment.
However, if they will not grant a new date, as a general matter, a letter is insufficient: a party to a case must be physically present in court.
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