Legal Question in Civil Litigation in Connecticut
Do I have to appear in person for a hearing?
I received notice of a lawsuit and filed
the answer. In the meanwhile, I had
a lot of personal issues going on and
for my children's well being and our
safety had to move out of state. So
months and months late I get a
notice of a hearing that is 2 days
away....problem 1 is that it is 2 days
notice. The other problem is I quit
my job moving and haven't been able
to find a job since I moved 6 months
ago. I am the sole caretaker of my
young children and have no job, no
transportation, and no way to go
back to the other state...Seriously, I
have $41 to my name. I don't want
to get in trouble and I want to defend
myself because the whole case is just
wrong to begin with. Is there any
way to move my case to my new
state or to do it over the phone or in
writing? Please help!
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Do I have to appear in person for a hearing?
If you do not have a lawyer, you have to appear. You can obtain a continuance for another court date if you cannot appear. If you need help, you can email me at [email protected].
Re: Do I have to appear in person for a hearing?
No. Never could. Once you answer in a court, you're almost always stuck there. Most judges don't do lawsuits by phone. You could ask, but expect the court to say no. Good Luck.
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