Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

If I have a final hearing in front of a magistrate in Hillsborough county for a modification of visitation, would my current wife be able to be present for the entire hearing? If the answer is no, why not? The case is myself vs my ex-wife.


Asked on 2/23/10, 1:38 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

It's up to the magistrate, but the hearing rooms used by magistrates in Hillsborough County are pretty small, so there isn't much room for spectators. If your current wife is a witness, then she will not be allowed to view the hearing. If your current wife is not a witness, then you'll find the magistrates in Hillsborough County are generally accommodating to spectators when they can be.

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Answered on 3/01/10, 11:47 am
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

As long as she is not a witness, she can attend.

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Answered on 3/02/10, 5:56 pm


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