Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: ex giving up rights to his daughter

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Unless Pasco County has gone paperless (which Miami-Dade County plans to do as of January 1, 2008, in the Family Division), there must be a file and copies of all pleadings contained therein. It is possible that if the order is waiting to be signed by the judge, the file may be at the judge's chambers in a stack to be signed together with the motion and order on it. Ask your attorney for a copy of whatever has been filed as of this date. If he/she refuses to provide it to you, remind them that you retained them to represent you. If you cannot get the cooperation you seek, you may need to seek additional resources including possible filing a complaint with the Florida Bar as a last resort.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.