Legal Question in Family Law in South Carolina

A friend of mine has an order of protection hearing coming up and he asked me to travel to the state in which it is taking place. He said he would pay for travel and all accomidations. He told me his lawyer would call me to ask questions and than would call me as a witness that day. Than the other day he said his lawyer would just talk to me the day of. I have not recived any legal documents stating to appear in court and I have not talked with his lawyer at all. My friend also told me that noone other than himself or his lawyer would know that I am appearing. Something feels wrong about this and I do not want to go. Do I have to go?? And would the lawyer have the right to know I was appearing?? It is a messy case to begin with and I would just feel better if I didn't have to be involved and if I was sobpeaned to appear.


Asked on 9/08/12, 6:22 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Barbara Strowd Barbara A. Strowd, Attorney at Law

If you have not received a subpoena then you do not have to be there. I would certainly tell your friend how you feel and let him know that you will not be there. An attorney may not subpoena a witness if his/her client tells him/her that the witness is ready, willing and able to testify.

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Answered on 9/21/12, 4:54 am


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