In an interstate divorce/custody battle does one party have to travel to the others parties state for courtroom proceedings?
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In an interstate divorce/custody battle does one party have to travel to the others parties state for courtroom proceedings?
Asked on January 10, 2012 under Family Law, Kansas
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You don't need to travel to the other party's state to participate in the courtroom proceedings. You can participate in the courtroom proceedings by telephone. A telephone appearance is at the discretion of the judge. Check with the court clerk to find out which forms you need to file to request a telephone appearance. Also, ask the court clerk about the filing deadlines for the forms for requesting a telephone appearance. The forms and filing deadlines vary from state to state. If you don't file the appropriate forms by the deadline for requesting a telephone appearance, your request for a telephone appearance will be denied.
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