Full question:
My attorney has withdrawn from a divorce trial, citing an ongoing health issue to which I was never apprised. She had not yet questioned the defendant to disprove his claims - I'm the plaintiff. I have met with several attorneys with really egregious retainer fee quotes to continue, and it is as if I'm retaining someone for the first time. I'd like to request a conference with the judge and/or a pro se appearance when the settlement hearing reconvenes in March, 2009. I have all the documents intended for submission to the court as EXHIBITS re disproving the defendant's counterclaims, etc. and arriving at a small settlement.
- Category: Courts
- Subcategory: Pro Se
- Date:
- State: New York
Answer:
A pro se party in a divorce case can request a hearing. This request is made through a motion to the court, which must be served on the other party. In divorce cases, both parties have the right to attend all hearings. Note that communications with a judge without the other party's knowledge or consent are not allowed, as they are considered ex parte communications.
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