Q: How/when do I find out if the other party was approved to not appear (like was requested in their response)
I am filing for stepparent adoption and in the Response from the non custodial parent they requested to not appear physically because they have no money or time off work. They live in a different state and I live in Colorado. Neither of us have a lawyer. THANK FOR YOUR HELP!!
A: Usually, a phone appearance request must be made in a separate motion. For pro se parties (without a lawyer), most judges relax the filing requirements, so the reply may be sufficient. The best ways to check are to look at the filing history (which I do not believe is available to the lay public) or look at the docket (check the webpage of the courthouse). You can also call the clerk (i.e. the judge's phone number--use this sparingly).
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