Will withdrawal of counsel delay child support hearing?

If your wife's attorney has asked for a continuance in conjunction with his withdrawal of counsel, then you could object to his being released as her counsel on these grounds.  He should not be allowed to withdraw, if it will prejudice your case.  But if they do not request a continuance, it will not happen automatically and the hearing should go forward as scheduled.  However, since child support orders are typically retroactive to the date of filing and any overpayments by you can be credited, there is really no actual harm to you in the delay.  As for the discovery, if she has failed to respond fully, you may need time to compel the responses, so a continuance could actually benefit you.  If you have already moved to compel the responses and there is a court order for her to respond, as you imply, then she is in contempt of court, as you suggest, and you could proceed to move for discovery sanctions. This answer is given in accordance with the laws of Virginia and may not be applicable in any other state.  It should not be construed as legal advice, as that would require a more thorough analysis of all of the facts involved in a specific case.  If you need further information or assistance, please feel free to contact my office for a consultation. Case results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each case. Case results do not guarantee or predict a similar result in any future case.