If I move out of the country what happens If I do not show up for court ?
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If I move out of the country what happens If I do not show up for court ?
My mom and I own a mobile home and we pay lot rent every month. If I move out of the country and my mom faces in the future legal problems regarding the lot rent. Is it required by law for me to be in court with my mom? What are the possible consequences if I do not show up?
Asked on April 19, 2012 under Real Estate Law, Florida
Answers:
S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If you are out of the country, you can still appear in court by telephone and participate in the legal proceeding. Courts will allow a telephone appearance. You would have to file the appropriate documents requesting a telephone appearance prior to the hearing. If you comply with the deadline for requesting a telephone appearance, there shouldn't be any problem. The court clerk can tell you which documents and how far in advance of a hearing the documents need to be filed for a telephone appearance.
Since you and your mother are both paying the lot rent, her presence alone in court may be sufficient.
If your presence is required and you don't comply with the telephone appearance requirements, there might be an adverse ruling in the case.
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