Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Custody/Lack of Attorney

Mediation was a year ago to rewrite visitation papers since being remarried and having visitation more black/white instead of grey. Since then, my ex has gone against everything in the papers and I was told by attorney that she was in contempt. We have not been back to court, because the dates keep being changed and now my ex's attorney has asked to remove himself from the case. Unfortunately, I deal with a woman that doesn't follow any of the rules, and we have not been able to get in front of the judge. Since she does not have an attorney, and now it is my attorney having to deal with her, what are my chances of getting resolution and her being held accountable for her actions?


Asked on 6/19/08, 3:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Simpson

Re: Custody/Lack of Attorney

Pretty good. She is still in contempt. Her attorney may want out for the same reasons as you suggest. She doesn't want to follow the rules, but that doesn't stop you or your attorney from setting the matter down before the judge and having it heard. The ball is in your Court. See if you can set it for the same day the attorney tries to withdraw. Of course, it won't be heard but you will get a date to which it is continued and then you'll have your day in court.

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Answered on 6/21/08, 9:39 am


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