Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
filing for divorce
i filed my papers 12/08 and he filed a papers 2/09. which divorce petition will the courts follow? do i have to do anything in response to his petition? why was he able to file a second petition when i had already filed one?
Asked on 3/18/09, 12:53 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
David Slater
David P. Slater, Esq.
Re: filing for divorce
If there are 2 separate case numbers ask your judge to condsolidate the cases.
Answered on 3/18/09, 5:10 pm
Brent Rose
The Orsini & Rose Law Firm
Re: filing for divorce
Perhaps he wasn't served yet with your petition when he filed. You still need to answer his petition, and you should file a motion to consolidate the two cases into your case. Both cases will be "followed."
Answered on 3/18/09, 6:01 pm
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