If I reschedule my custody hearing court date, will that hurt my case?

Question Detail

I am a father and I have legal custody of my girls. Yesterday my spouse did not show to court becuase she had to reschedule. She does not work, but I do. If i miss my custody hearing, and I reschedule for the following week, is that bad for my case?

Answer

If you speak to the court and get permission to reschedule then no, it will not hurt your case. However, if you just do not show up to a hearing then that could have an adverse effect.