HOW LONG WILL I BE IN COURT?
There are several cases scheduled to begin at the same time as your case.  Even though your hearing notice requires you to arrive in the courtroom no later than 9:00 am, the court may not call your case right away, and require you to attend all day.  In the event the court requires your attendance into the afternoon, please do not schedule any activities that may conflict with your scheduled court date.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I AM LATE TO COURT?
The court may postpone or dismiss your case.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOT APPEAR FOR MY SCHEDULED COURT DATE?
For Child Support Cases:  If you fail to appear for your court date as directed, the court may issue a writ of attachment and may initiate contempt proceedings.

For All Other Family Cases: If you are the individual who filed the case, petition, or motion and fail to appear for your court date as directed, the court may dismiss your case or filing. 

However, if you are the individual who did NOT file the case, petition, or motion and fail to appear for your court date as directed, the court may still proceed without you being present.

CAN I BRING MY MINOR CHILD(REN) WITH ME TO COURT?
Unless notified by the court or Magistrate’s Office in advance of your court date, you should NOT bring minor child(ren) with you to court. 

WHEN SHOULD MY WITNESS ARRIVE TO COURT?
To avoid delays, all witnesses must be present at 9:00 am on the day of the scheduled court date.

DO I NEED TO BRING ANY DOCUMENTS WITH ME TO COURT?
The court requires that both parties bring the following documents:

• 3 most recent pay stubs;
• Tax returns for the past 2 years;
• Most recent W-2 and/or Form 1099;
• Proof of child daycare expenses (if applicable);
• Proof of health insurance coverage costs (if applicable);
• Social security/disability (if applicable);
• Proof of payments made towards child support and/or alimony (if applicable); and
• Any other documentation you may feel is necessary to present in your case.

WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN I ARRIVE IN THE COURTROOM?
You will need to check-in with the courtroom clerk located at the front of the courtroom.