Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

i was mailed a letter stating that i must be at court tomorrow at 9:30am for a motion for referral to mediation for child support. My son's father attorney mailed it to me. Was I supposed to be served? And if i dont show up what are the consequences?


Asked on 11/30/09, 3:38 pm

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

Mail is service once the court has jurisdiction. Go to the hearing.

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Answered on 12/05/09, 6:10 pm
Sarah Grosse Sarah Grosse, Esquire

You don't get "service" by a process server or a sheriff after you have been served with the initial complaint/action. Mail is service. If you don't show-up, you don't have a say at the hearing. The judge will decide something without you being there.

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Answered on 12/06/09, 10:20 am


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