Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Incompetence and divorce

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Your father's situation is not contemplated by applicable laws. I would imagine, however, that you could petition the court for additional time in which to respond to pleadings. If the court is provided complete information, I see no reason why a reasonable extension would not be granted.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.