Legal Question in Family Law in California

As a defendant in a TRO hearing, the plantiff showed up with an attorney, although I was not notified that she would have an attorney. After the hearing, I received notification in the mail that she was represented by an attorney, Should I have been notified that she had an attorney prior to the hearing, so I would have had an opportunity to get an attorney myself? Thank you.


Asked on 7/25/10, 8:47 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

You have no right to notice that she has an attorney before a hearing. The only purpose of the notice is so that thereafter you will know to deal with the attorney instead of her on all matters regarding the case. Until you receive the notice you would be allowed to deal with her directly, except of course if it violates a TRO

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Answered on 7/26/10, 9:52 am
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

You should have got an attorney to represent you anyway, or at least advise you, regardless of whether she obtained an attorney or not.

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Answered on 7/26/10, 12:14 pm


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