Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I am going to court on a contempt charge for missing my court ordered mental health appointment that monitors for drug abuse. this is my second contempt charge. the first time he warned me not to do it again, this time i missed the appointments because I found a new mental health office and had been going there instead. the previous office notified of my failure to comply. What am i looking at as a possible sentence and is it too late to say i want a lawyer? This is all based on a child custody case where i was accused of being on prescription medications. Every evaluation and drug test has been negative for any substance or abuse.


Asked on 3/01/11, 8:21 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Elliot Goldstein Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein

The mental health office that you went to, was it substantially the same as the one that you were ordered to attend?

Why didn't you go to the one specified in the Order?

You will probably be looking at a $1,500.00 retainer, which will cover the hearing only.

If you opt to proceed without the assistance of counsel, be aware that you will not be entitled to a �do over� if things go badly.

The above information is provided without any consideration/payment having been received, and without full knowledge of all of the facts.

An internet inquiry is no substitution for an in-office consultation with an attorney.

If your situation falls within the Greater Tampa Bay area, I would be happy to schedule you for a no obligation half hour office consultation. The main office is in Dunedin, with a satellite location in Tampa.

Feel free to Google me.

Good Luck, Elliot Goldstein

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Answered on 3/02/11, 3:29 am
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

YOu should run and get an attorney - this is not something which you should try to handle yourself.

If you are in my area, contact my office for an appointment.

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Answered on 3/02/11, 8:23 am


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