Subpoena - financial hardship

[Cori]

I moved in South Carolina, my divorce was done in Connecticut where my ex still resides.
My income is from a part-time job, and I don't make much.
My ex has file a subpoena for me to come to court in Connecticut over my paying him alimony, which is 112% over what I earn.
I pay him what I can afford, and filed a motion to modify the judgement.
The problem is that I simply do not have the funds to get to Connecticut, pay for a hotel, and meals, much less lose time off of work.
Can I have the Subpoena squashed or modified? The court has already recognized that I do not have the funds to pay for filing fees, and waived the fees.

Will/Can a bench warrant be issued because I cannot attend the hearing?

Is there something/anything I can do to have my say on the case, without having to go to Connecticut?

My ex was described as volatile and unstable by the court where I received my restraining orders against him. He has not worked or looked for work in 6 years. He received alimony on appeal of the divorce decree and has been harassing me via the court system since.

Any guideance would be appreciated. I am on my own on this. Legal aid in CT helped my ex, so they can't help me, and legal aid here can't help as the case is in Ct.

 

[Proserpina]

Can you appear telephonically?

 

[army judge]

If you fail to appear, you likely won't or can't be arrested. But, by failing to appear, you'll likely allow him to receive what he's after by a default judgment.

You may have been served improperly. I suggest you speak with a lawyer in your area. The initial meeting is often free of charge.


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[Cori]

Thank you both for your help. I did try to ask the judge if I could appear telephonically, and was denied. But, this is a new judge, and I will try again.

I am looking at the CT statues on being served, and am requesting a modification to the subpoena for more time, and undue hardship.

Thank you both again