Q: I was not allowed to testify on the stand for a Family Court visitation trial...
I just recently within the last week had a second appearance for a trial in family court (NY state). My spouse was allowed to give her testimony on the stand and it was adjourned for lunch. We returned and my spouse continued her testimony. There was another adjournment and was told I would be testifying next. I was not called to the stand and my evidence and testimony was not heard. Is this considered a violation of the 14th Amendment right to a fair trial? Should I appeal the agreement that I was given no choice to dispute or give testimony on?
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You absolutely had a constitutional, statutory as a right to speak up in your own defense; you said you "could not?" That's in important question so I will appreciate if u hit me back up.
Also... Just out of curiosity did the trail take place in Yonkers? Hal Greenwald?
Finally, a concept that has unfortunately been dropped, THE US CONSTITUTION, us something I just won't let happen.
If you want we can talk in further depth. If we got to that point I would like to see all the documentation too.
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Did you have a lawyer? Why were you denied the opportunity to testify? This is a Due Process violation and cause for appeal, potentially.
See: http://www.aeesq.com/divorce-attorney/child-custody/
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