Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

What happens after a motion for default has been issued on behalf of myself for a petition to determine paternity and my child's mother didn't respond until after the 20 day period?


Asked on 5/18/16, 11:28 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Barry Kaufman The Law Office of Barry W. Kaufman

Actually, nothing. Clerk issued defaults are useless in actions involving children. She will be able to raise issues at trial/hearing that pertain to the child/children.

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Answered on 5/18/16, 12:37 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Nothing. The court prefers to resolve matters on the merits.

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Answered on 5/18/16, 3:14 pm
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

A default in a family law case is meaningless.

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Answered on 5/19/16, 2:25 am


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