Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

20 calendar days to answer

My son was served a summons and was given the standard 20 days to file a written response. Attached to the summons was a notice of hearing on Nov. 7th. This doesn't allow for the full 20 days to respond. Is that legal?


Asked on 10/27/07, 11:11 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: 20 calendar days to answer

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Probably not. The summons may have been issued earlier and for whatever reason, the sheriff or process server could not serve him. He should speak with the attorney for the Plaintiff and seek to get the hearing rescheduled.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 10/27/07, 11:19 pm


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