I was subpoena’ed to appear in an old co-worker’s divorce case. Do I have to appear?
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I was subpoena’ed to appear in an old co-worker’s divorce case. Do I have to appear?
I received a subpoena to appear at a co-worker’s divorce hearing. I haven’t even worked there for over two years. And his crazy wife always assumed because I was the only girl in the department he must be fooling around with me. I have almost no vacation left here at work. How can I get out of it??
Asked on June 15, 2009 under Family Law, Maryland
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
If the subpoena is ordered by the court you could be held in contempt for not appearing. Not a good thing. There is a fee that is supposed to come with the subpoena but in New York it is $15 so I am guessing it is nominal in Maryland too. I would call the attorney who issued the subpoena and advise him/her that if they want you to appear that they have to pay you for taking a day off from work. Then, if they agree, tell work you have been subpoenaed and see if you can take a day off without pay so as not to take away your vacation time. You have nothing to lose. Good luck.
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