Summons for custody/visitation proceeding in Family Court.
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Deadline detected: Hearing Date — 2026-05-04
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- Published
- Category
- Court Notice
- City
- Hudson
- Case #
- V-00737-25
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What You Should Do Next
- 1
Prepare for court appearance
Review the petition and gather any necessary documents before May 4, 2026.
- 2
Attend the court hearing
Be present at the courthouse by 3:00 PM on May 4, 2026.
- 3
Contact the court if needed
If you have questions, contact the Family Court Clerk's office before the hearing.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the purpose of this court notice?
- This notice is a summons for a custody/visitation proceeding.
- When is the court appearance scheduled?
- The court appearance is scheduled for May 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
- What happens if I fail to appear in court?
- If you fail to appear, a warrant may be issued for your arrest.
- Where is the court located?
- The court is located at 401 Union St., Hudson, NY 12534.
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Full Notice Text
COLUMBIA COUNTY LEGAL NOTICE FAMILY COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK COUNTY OF COLUMBIA In the Matter of an Article 6 Custody/Visitation Proceeding Dawn VanAlstyne (Petitioner) Melina Martel (DOB: 08/26/2010) File #: 10328 Docket #: V-00737-25 SUMMONS - GENERAL (IN PERSON) To: Malinda Martel 414 Joslen Blvd LOT 27 Hudson, NY 12534 A petition under Article 6 of the Family Court Act has been filed with this Court. YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear IN PERSON before this Court on: Date/Time/Part: May 4, 2026 at 03:00 PM in Part To be assigned 4 Purpose: Conference Presiding: Hon. David J. Wukitsch Location: Courthouse, 401 Union St., Hudson, NY 12534 Floor: See Court Security Room: See Court Security to answer the attached petition and to be dealt with in accordance with the Family Court Act. Please bring this notice with you and check in with the Court Officer in the Part. If you fail to appear as directed, a warrant may be issued for your arrest. Dated: March 2, 2026 Shara Berg, Chief Clerk NOTICE: FAMILY COURT ACT §154(C) PROVIDES THAT PETITIONS BROUGHT PURSUANT TO ARTICLES 4, 5, 6, 8 AND 10 OF THE FAMILY COURT ACT, IN WHICH AN ORDER OF PROTECTION IS SOUGHT OR IN WHICH A VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION IS ALLEGED, MAY BE SERVED OUTSIDE THE STATE OF NEW YORK UPON A RESPONDENT WHO IS NOT A RESIDENT OR DOMICILIARY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK. IF NO OTHER GROUNDS FOR OBTAINING PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER THE RESPONDENT EXIST ASIDE FROM THE APPLICATION OF THIS PROVISION, THE EXERCISE OF PERSONAL JURISDICTION OVER THE RESPONDENT IS LIMITED TO THE ISSUE OF THE REQUEST FOR, OR ALLEGED VIOLATION OF, THE ORDER OF PROTECTION. WHERE THE RESPONDENT HAS BEEN SERVED WITH THIS SUMMONS AND PETITION AND DOES NOT APPEAR, THE FAMILY COURT MAY PROCEED TO A HEARING WITH RESPECT TO ISSUANCE OR ENFORCEMENT OF THE ORDER OF PROTECTION.