Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
I live in Escambia County, Fl. & I have mediation down in Lee Couny, Fl. Nov 2nd for a parenting plan and time sharing schedule.
My sons father has not been around til recently (due to his wife's insanity) and they want sole parental responsibilty.
Theyre trying to prove im unfit... they have a lawyer and im doing it pro se.
Since i cant have everyone i know from Chicago (where my son & I used to live) and here (Pensacola) go down there with me to vouch for me what can i do?
Can i get depositions and if so how do i do that?
They already received temporary relief meaning my son's been with them since April 1st (i gave them temp guardianship til July 15th)& I was given supervised visitation. If I cant do deposositions can I have everyone write a letter on my behalf and have it notarized? PLEASE HELP
-Sincerely DESPERATE MOTHER
1 Answer from Attorneys
Letters are hearsay and can't be read by the judge. It sounds like you're losing in a big way. How about this: how about you hiring a lawyer so that you can possibly start winning? After all, do you really think you can beat a lawyer? As Dr. Phil would say, "How's that working out so far?"
You should also consider filing a motion for attorney's fees to see if the judge will force him to pay for your lawyer. Also consider filing a motion to allow your witnesses to testify by phone or to force him to pay their travel fees and to pay for depositions.
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