Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

When , in florida, is an order valid? At the time it was issued orally and recorded by the court reporter on that very day? or is it not valid until it is rendered in writing?

Meaning, what if a motion was ruled on and the judge issued his order orally... then one of the parties declared bankruptcy in an attempt to avoid the order but did not inform the court of the bankruptcy filing, then the judge issues the written order...

is the order valid since the written order was rendered after the party had declared bankruptcy but purposefully failed to inform the court or the other party of the bankruptcy filing?


Asked on 11/06/12, 1:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

The order is valid when it is reduced to writing then signed by the court.

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Answered on 11/06/12, 1:18 pm


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