No Show Defendant?

[Finin]

What is supposed to happen in the event that the defendant does not even show up for a visitation/child support modification? Do the proposed changes just automatically get granted to the custodial parent? Are there legal consequences for the defendant for not attending the court date? Thanks.

[jocheved]

The judge can either postpone the hearing or he could very well grant the order without the NCP having any say in the matter. Hope for getting a judge that is feedup with deadbeat dads and he might just throw the book at him. Good Luck

[yoel]

If you asked for a particular kind of reduction - an order stating A, B, C and N - then you might request the court for a default view and to enter such order.In truth, surfaces prefer to choose issues about the merits, therefore if the N does anything in the event quickly, the court may possibly notice his/her side.

[Beartlaidh]

Generally, the court will hear what you are requesting, if it is in the child's best interests, grant it without prejudice to the NCP who can always refile.