Q: My wife’s custody case with her ex might be in the process of transferred. How long do we have to find new attorney
They made a motion to transfer and we’ve been here for over a year so more than likely it will be transferred. Our attorney on this case is over 5 hours away and we will more than likely hire a new one up here in new location. Do we have a little time or can we file something to get us some time to hire one and catch them up on this case.
A:
The transfer doesn't happen immediately so you will have a little time.
You should check the court website for the county the case is being transferred to at least once a week to see if it has been transferred. If the county does not have a court website contact the district clerk to ask at least once a week.
You should make sure that the court has your contact information so that if a court hearing is set you will get notice.
If a hearing is set and you still do not have an attorney show up to court and request more time to get an attorney. But, I would advise you not to bank on the judge giving you more time because that is not a guarantee.
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