How can I postpone my hearing?

How can I postpone my hearing?

To ask for a postponement

1. Fill out Request to Postpone Trial (Small Claims) (Form SC-150 ) OR write a letter to the court explaining why you need to change your court date;
2. Make a copy of your Request or letter for yourself and one for each other party in the case.

What are good reasons for a continuance?

Continuances

• Continuances Based on Inadequate Time. Perhaps the most common reason for a continuance is when one side did not have enough time to investigate the case and analyze the evidence.
• Continuances Based on Changing the Indictment or Attorney.
• Continuances Based on Surprises.

What is a good excuse to reschedule a court date?

A valid emergency can serve as an excuse for missing a court date. Some examples of legitimate emergencies include: An emergency room visit for a sudden, debilitating medical condition. A sick child.

What if I can’t make it to court?

Missing your court date If you miss a court date and a lawyer or agent does not attend for you, the judge or justice of the peace will likely order a bench warrant for your arrest. If this happens, you will be arrested and held for a bail hearing unless you are able to have the bench warrant cancelled.

What happens if you don’t go to court as a witness?

If you are a witness and you do not go to court, a number of things could happen. Firstly, the case could be thrown out of court. Secondly, the court could adjourn the proceedings so that a witness summons can be served on you.

What does it mean when your court date keep getting pushed back?

It could mean that they are still collecting evidence to build a case. It could mean that a key witness is sick or unavailable. It could mean that the prosecutor on the case has some other big cases or a vacation scheduled and so needs to push your case back. There are many reasons why a case might be pushed back.

How much is alimony in New York?

For marriages from 0 to 15 years, it is 15-30% of the duration of the marriage. If you’ve got a 10-year marriage, it would be 1.5 to 3 years of maintenance. If you have a 15-20-year marriage, it is 30-40% of the duration of the marriage. And more than 20 years, it is 35-50% of the duration of the marriage.

How old is a minor in NY?

18

Can a 18 year old date a 15 year old in New York?

In New York, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 17), even if the sex is consensual. Those who break the law have committed statutory rape.