Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Re: telephonic hearing

The Court can hold a hearing using the telephone. However, if at all possible I find it better that the litigant is physically before the Judge. This allows the Court to fully judge the individual, including dress, manner and body language given during an answer.

Should you hire an attorney? That depends on a number of factors like the issue before the Court and your finances.

Mike.

Re: telephonic hearing

You can request permission to appear via telephone but, if you are unwilling to travel for a hearing, will you travel to have visitation? I think you lack of appearance will have an impact.

Daniel Clement

Re: telephonic hearing

This really depends on the sitting judge. However I would suggest if at all possible that a person involved in such hearings appear in person on such a matter of import, if the person cannot be bothered to show, it makes an impression on the Court.

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