Importance of showing up to court dates

Family Law Talk · Oct 15, 2019 · 14m

When there is a pending divorce or family law matter, many parties worry about upcoming court dates. It can be hard for many to get off work. Some might be embarrassed to be seen in court. Others might think that since they have an attorney, the attorney can handle it for them. Every situation is different and it's vital to discuss this with your lawyer. However, this episode talks about the importance of showing up to court when there is any doubt whatsoever. When a party doesn't show up to court, all kinds of bad things can happen. The judge can also feel as if the case is not a priority…