Many courts allow parties to the case, including family law cases, to appear by telephone, particularly if one lives a significant distance from the Court. Please be aware that the use of a telephone appearance must be approved by the Court in advance and may cost the party a small fee. However, many do not charge those litigants who are indigent and have secured a waiver of costs.
Generally, in order to participate by telephone a proper request/motion must be timely filed with the Clerk of Court well in-advance of the court hearing date. The specific process can vary from court to court, so contact the applicable court clerk as soon as possible to determine what you need if you need to request to appear by telephone.
IMPORTANT:
If possible, it is always best to appear for court in person. Remember, family law judges are human, and in-person appearances are more likely to have a
positive impact on the court because is shows the court how serious you
take your case.
This article is for information
purposes only, to provide people more knowledge and a
better understanding of family law, including child support and child custody cases, so that you may better assert and
protect your rights. It is not intended as a substitute for legal advice from a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
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