Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
I have a custody trial hearing coming up at the end of August and, since I'm representing myself, I'm unsure of what the process of the trial itself is from start to finish. I know everything that I file, but once I'm physically in the courtroom I'm completely lost as to what comes first, second, third and so forth. I know that I'm expected to give an opening statement, but I'm not sure what that is supposed to contain. My daughters father is a convicted habitual drug and alcohol abuser with very violent tendencies, and a suicidal past. I'm attempting to leave the state with my daughter, and I'm so afraid to mess this up. Thank you for your time.
1 Answer from Attorneys
When it comes to children, never ever represent yourself - there are no do overs. What you see on TV does not represent what goes on in a child custody trial. There is no jury - it is you and the judge and the other party and their attorney if they have one. You may be given some leeway but not a lot. If you really want this to work out correctly, get an attorney.
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