Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

custody

Ex wife's attorney had 1 ex-parta hearing and now has a emergency hearing with my child attending. why am I not allowed to attend any of theses hearings or to be notified? I have custody of son since 99


Asked on 11/11/07, 4:53 am

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: custody

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Ex parte hearings are generally not allowed. You need to have your attorney object on the record with a court recorded present if this is happening. Both parties should be present at all times unless there is an emergency that would warrant an ex parte hearing.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 11/11/07, 2:40 pm


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