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You should be contacting the court for that information.

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You would have to apply to the courts giving reasons for the postponement.

While there are reasonable grounds that might be accepted, not all will be.

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If child support hearing is set and mother has left the child with the grandmother can the father file for full custody?

Yes; he can.


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How can you go to court when your mother wouldn't let you?

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What is age limit for a child to speak in a custody hearing if they are in fostercare?

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