Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

There is no law requiring you to ever retain an attorney.

Whether you retain counsel, all depends upon your comfort level.

What type of hearing is it? If it concerns child custody, and/or involves subtantial assests, then you probably should retain counsel asap.

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

Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein, P.A.

1587 Main St., Ste. C

Dunedin, FL 34698

Tele. No.: 727/455-6596

Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein, P.A.

550 N. Reo St. Ste. 300

Tampa, FL 33609

Tele. No.: 813/810-1500

True you do not have to have an attonrey ever. BUT, my recommendation - get an attorney. There is no do over if you make a mistake and you could lose your child custody case. When it comes to children, never ever represent yourself. As to the divorce etc. fine - you can do that if you are not asking for alimony and/or child support.

Otherwise, you are looking at a life long situation that will affect you. Protect yourself.