QUESTION: I have the legal custody of my child. My ex husband filed for modification. When Child Support Services told me, I went to the LDA who filed my divorce a year ago, and I had them file a stipulation for my part of modification. Now, I'm trying to follow the status of the case, but CSS says they don't find that my stipulation was filed. So, what they did was to schedule a hearing for me to attend. I think I don't need to go to the hearing because I already did my part. What should I do? Thank you for your help.
MY RESPONSE:
It is hard to understand your question, because a Stipulation is not a one-sided document. Perhaps you mean a Response or a Responsive Declaration instead of a Stipulation? It appears that whatever the document was, it likely was not filed or served.
In any case, you should appear at the hearing. Do not ignore what CSS told you. You will suffer adverse consequences if you fail to appear at a hearing in your case.
You appear to have misunderstood what is happening and what is needed.
Consult with an experienced Family Law Attorney, if at all possible, for guidance regarding the case.
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