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army judge
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That will be a very big problem for you. A defendant (the crook) has the right to confront and cross examine his/her accusers (plaintiff). You can be a plaintiff if you're not in the court room. The perp has the right to be sued in his/her home state. You have a big dilemma.
thank you army judge. to clarify your answer, did you mean i cannot be a plantiff if i am not in the courtroom? as the post said CAN be a plantiff. both are ok as if i can do a phone hearing on a trial like i did in family law court than i will. what I am understanding also being pointed out is that the defendant has the right to be in his own state. I know this same defendant has traveled on several other occassions to my state over custody battles with someone in the past and lost each time-but if that is not the case i would forgo seeking councel from that attys office who has history defending against perp.- is it different being sued for custody than trial? Am I able to even Try to hire an atty in my state as he may not do so even if he CAN. and if I hire an atty in CA to represent me would I have to be there? This does not seem right as people who cannot physically sit through court would not be able to defend themselves. i know...too many questions for this post.....anyone? any of the above would be helpful. thanks!
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thank you army judge. to clarify your answer, did you mean i cannot be a plantiff if i am not in the courtroom? as the post said CAN be a plantiff. both are ok as if i can do a phone hearing on a trial like i did in family law court than i will. what I am understanding also being pointed out is that the defendant has the right to be in his own state. I know this same defendant has traveled on several other occassions to my state over custody battles with someone in the past and lost each time-but if that is not the case i would forgo seeking councel from that attys office who has history defending against perp.- is it different being sued for custody than trial? Am I able to even Try to hire an atty in my state as he may not do so even if he CAN. and if I hire an atty in CA to represent me would I have to be there? This does not seem right as people who cannot physically sit through court would not be able to defend themselves. i know...too many questions for this post.....anyone? any of the above would be helpful. thanks!
thank you army judge. to clarify your answer, did you mean i cannot be a plantiff if i am not in the courtroom? as the post said CAN be a plantiff. both are ok as if i can do a phone hearing on a trial like i did in family law court than i will. what I am understanding also being pointed out is that the defendant has the right to be in his own state. I know this same defendant has traveled on several other occassions to my state over custody battles with someone in the past and lost each time-but if that is not the case i would forgo seeking councel from that attys office who has history defending against perp.- is it different being sued for custody than trial? Am I able to even Try to hire an atty in my state as he may not do so even if he CAN. and if I hire an atty in CA to represent me would I have to be there? This does not seem right as people who cannot physically sit through court would not be able to defend themselves. i know...too many questions for this post.....anyone? any of the above would be helpful. thanks!
Proserpina
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Yes, family law is completely different from criminal law.
You need an attorney in the state where the case is - it would appear California.
You need an attorney in the state where the case is - it would appear California.
army judge
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Loriyn, yes, some plaintiffs are allowed to appear by video or teleconference.
Your attorney can advise you on this.
I have seen exceptions made for people suffering from illnesses and accidents.
I hope it is allowed in your case.
I wish you good health and hope you get justice.
Your attorney can advise you on this.
I have seen exceptions made for people suffering from illnesses and accidents.
I hope it is allowed in your case.
I wish you good health and hope you get justice.
Proserpina
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I certainly do hope that an exception can be made - it would be cruelly unjust if OP lost out just because she cannot physically attend 
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