Carthage, NY asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Child Custody and Family Law for New York

Q: New petitions have been filed change of circumstances have been filed no initial hearing date for first appearance was

That was postponed to a trial continues to get postponed have not subpoenaed my girlfriend into court but want to question her they have no witnesses they have nobody to testify my girlfriend is supply drug test reference letters certificates custody orders in regards to her own children and they still are not doing anything we are scheduled for trial tomorrow now it's going to be a computer virtual appearance again this has been going on since December 10th of last year nothing's been done no changes have been made she stalks the mother stocks my home calls the law shows up at my house bring my parenting time yet allows our daughter to be around my SOS during non-parenting time

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Mary Theresa Colwell
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A: If you are not represented by an attorney, I strongly suggest you consult with one immediately. If you are preparing for a custody trial where certified documents may need to be submitted, it is essential that they are done properly. An attorney can also move the process forward for you. You are held to the same standard as an attorney if you proceed self-represented. It would be beneficial for you to have an attorney at least review the file to advise if any intermediate steps can be taken to provide you with parenting time if you do not have any or suggest a schedule to meet your goals.

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