Q: seeking family law attorney. Is it common to receive a surprise notice to appear in court for child support ?
the notice to appear in court was sent within less than a 7 day week notice.
We have been trying to locate my grandson, since the mother cut off communication.
A: The court can schedule a hearing and serve upon you a notice to appear. As long as it is properly served, the time within which they schedule the hearing is irrelevant. You can always ask for a continuance to hire an attorney if you have not had time to prepare your case. And it's very likely the judge will grant that continuance because they would not deny you the right to counsel. But I would appear if a notice has been served on me.
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