Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Hillsborough County, FL My husband and I filed for divorce in 2006, he was then incarcerated a week before the hearing and still is. The case was closed in Dec 2006 we want to reopen the case and get divorced. How do I reopen the case?


Asked on 5/29/13, 7:07 am

4 Answers from Attorneys
Gregory Buckley Gregory T. Buckley, Attorney at Law

Unfortunately. if the case was closed that long ago, you will most likely have to pay the full filing fee again and prepare a new petition.

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Answered on 5/29/13, 7:17 am
Carolyn Jones Law Office of Carolyn R. Jones

You cannot reopen the case. You will be required to file a new case and pay a new filing fee. Best wishes

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Answered on 5/29/13, 7:22 am
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

File a motion to reopen with a $50 filing fee. Hillsborough County judges will allow you to reopen old divorce cases if your intent is to just finish your divorce.

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Answered on 5/29/13, 7:34 am
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

You will likely have to restart the case and pay a new filing fee, obtain service of process, etc.

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Answered on 5/29/13, 11:22 am


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