Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

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I am Pro-se and Opposing counsel set mediation without coordinating times with me. I tried to move some things around and make arrangements with my employer but I am in jeopardy of losing my job. I filed a motion to have it rescheduled with the judge and OC submitted a 5 page objection that was misleading. Judge denied the request to reschedule. I have to choose going to mediation or loosing my job. What are the ramifications of not going. I want to go to mediation but can not at the risk of loosing my source of income.


Asked on 12/06/10, 4:04 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

If you fail to show up, your case could be dismissed or a default entered against you. You should try to get with your boss. Show him the court order and try to work out a solution so that you can take off work for a few hours.

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Answered on 12/12/10, 7:17 pm
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

The OC does not have to schedule with you a time for mediation. You are not an attorney. If you wish to quash this quickly, get an attorney and have him/her ask for an extension of time and reschedule - the judge will probablyt hen allow it.

Otherwise, you put your foot in the door to do this pro se - so show up or lose.

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Answered on 12/14/10, 6:48 am


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