Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My former attorney failed to provide the opposing pro se party with a copy of the final judgment for paternity and other relief before submitting it to the judge. The judge granted the final judgment without a hearing. Now the opposing party has hired an attorney to set aside the final motion because she was not provided with a copy and because there was no hearing. The judge signed off based on the mutually signed coparentlng agreement that was filed with the courts 5 months ago. Could my former attorney be guilty of legal malpractice?


Asked on 6/05/13, 3:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

He may have erred, but where are the damages? Hold the hearing.

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Answered on 6/05/13, 3:09 pm
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

no

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Answered on 6/06/13, 4:16 am


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