Legal Question in Family Law in New York

I filed a temporary order of protection against my husband in an emotional heat of the moment and I do not want to proceed. It says the court will proceed by inquest and enter a default judgment should I fail to appear , what does that mean?


Asked on 7/26/12, 7:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Rory Alarcon Rory Alarcon, Esq.

You should check that language out. If you filed it, and default, the case is dismissed.

If he defaults and doesn't appear, an inquest is a 'one-sided' trial against him.

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Answered on 10/18/12, 2:51 pm


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