Court hearing

If you have filed an answer you have waived any objection you could have made regarding service of the complaint. Even if you think your ex could not possibly get what they want you still need to show up for the hearing. If you do not show up and you are unhappy with what the Judge orders you could appeal the order, but appeals are lengthy, expensive and unpredictable and you may be required to comply with the order while the appeal is pending.

Helena M. Nevicosi
Attorney with Rosen Law Firm

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Raleigh, North Carolina 27607
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Ex has filed a motion in the cause. I have filed an answer. However, I was not “properly served”—no certified mail or sheriff summons. Does my “answer” count as an “appearance”?? Do I have to physically appear at this hearing? I need to know if I do not appear physically if I will be able to file objections to the Orders that come out of this hearing. I fully expect the judge to rule in my ex’s favor, but trust me on this, if he orders what my ex wants, the judge himself will be in violation of U.S. Law. So, if I do not “appear”, can I still object to what comes out of this hearing?