Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Final Judgment Status

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Without knowing the actual specifics of your case, it sounds as if you went to mediation but never followed through with a final hearing. The case was probably dismissed due to inactivity.

If so, you can usually pay a fee and file a motion to reopen the case. You would then need to have the matter set for final hearing and have the court incorporate the agreement at mediation into a Final Judgment.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.