Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

filling court papers

I was recently taken to court by my ex-wife for contempt of court, In a earlieir case it was ordered that my child support be taken directly from my pay check. I tried several times to have this done but was informed that there was not a case opened for this yet. When I was taken back to court for contempt on this issue her laywer requested that I pay his bill. I did not have a attoney so the judge ordered i pay the bill. I have since been informed her lawyer was suppose to file the paper work to have the deduction started to begin with. What can I do to get this over turned I would need to file it myself as I can not afford a attoney. that is why I sure don't want to pay for her attoney mistake.


Asked on 12/04/08, 12:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Philip Duvalsaint Philip A. Duvalsaint, PLLC

Re: filling court papers

You may ask for a rehearing if it is not too late. You really should set up an appointment to meet with an attorney to discuss this. Many attorneys will provide "unbundled services" where the fees are low but their representation will be limited. For example, an attorney might draft the motion and provide you with instructions on how to file and what arguments to raise at the hearing but will not enter an appearance or go to court.

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Answered on 12/04/08, 2:34 pm


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