If both parties are self-representing in a family law case.... and one party refuses to file case conference briefs, or affidavits, offers, confirmations, etc. and ignores all coorespondence from the opposite party... is there anything that can be done?
The Respondent does NOTHING, with the exception of showing up for court dates, and behaving beligerantly....towards the Applicant, the Duty Counsel and the Judge.
Problem is, the matter is moving forward to a Motion very soon... In the Respondents original Answer, he made mention of "Hardship". The Applicant has twice requested a formal application for hardship be brought forward (completed SOL comparison, household income disclosure etc.), and nothing was ever provided.
I want to restrict him from being able to claim Hardship at the Motion, (after failing to follow proper procedure), thus delaying the proceedings even longer.
Any suggestions?
The Respondent does NOTHING, with the exception of showing up for court dates, and behaving beligerantly....towards the Applicant, the Duty Counsel and the Judge.
Problem is, the matter is moving forward to a Motion very soon... In the Respondents original Answer, he made mention of "Hardship". The Applicant has twice requested a formal application for hardship be brought forward (completed SOL comparison, household income disclosure etc.), and nothing was ever provided.
I want to restrict him from being able to claim Hardship at the Motion, (after failing to follow proper procedure), thus delaying the proceedings even longer.
Any suggestions?
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