Q: 2013 she just stopped showing up to court and disappeared. I want to prevent it from happening again. What can I do? Im exhuasting any resource I can so please pardon my ignorance of the law or this site.
A: David's Answer: Your do not technically have a "right to a speedy trial" in Family Court - that doctrine only applies to criminal cases. That said, you can certainly remind the Judge or Referee of her past procedural behavior & ask for the case to be expedited as swiftly as possible. You can also ask that she be monetarily sanctioned if she fails to appear without good cause. Schedule a consult with a Bronx Child Custody attorney for a full assessment. -- David Bliven, Bronx Child Custody attorney (www.blivenlaw.net)
David Bliven is a former Family Court prosecutor who handles the full range of Divorce and Family Law cases, including child custody and visitation matters. He practices primarily in Westchester (White Plains and vicinity) and the Bronx (Riverdale and vicinity). His website can be found at www.blivenlaw.net.
I never realized that you didn't technically have the right to a speedy trial. I could see how that would be pretty tough during a custody case. My brother had to go through a divorce a couple of years ago. I'm just glad that he's at least able to see his kids every other week. http://www.mcdonaldlawyers.com/family-law/
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