Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts

plaintiff failure to appear at pre-trial

My ex-husband is seeking custody and child support of my 17 1/2 year old son. His son is asking him to drop case. Reluctantly he has agreed to but will not go to the court to file the necessary stipulation of dismissal. He says he is just not going to show up.

What will the courts do if I show and he does not?


Asked on 10/14/05, 1:59 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Raymond P. Bilodeau Law Office of Raymond P. Bilodeau

Re: plaintiff failure to appear at pre-trial

It will probably be dismissed, but a judge might continue it and send your ex a notice to appear. Then it would be dismissed at the next hearing date.

The same thing will happen if neither of you shows up, but if he shows up and you don't, it will be allowed.

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Answered on 10/14/05, 3:00 pm
Maria Murber Law Offices of Maria Murber, PC

Re: plaintiff failure to appear at pre-trial

If he is a no-show they will dismiss it. But MAKE SURE you go to court to assure that the matter is dismissed. Sincerely, Maria Murber

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Answered on 10/14/05, 3:23 pm


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