Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Notice of hearing

I received a ''Notice of Hearing'' delivered by the Petitioners father for ''child support arrears and fraudulant notarized documents''. The courthouse won't speak with me about the case because they say it I am not involved, my ex-husband is. On my ''Notice of Hearing'' I am listed as the Respondent. It is not a subpeona and was not delivered by a sheriff. My mother and the notary who signed our legal documents also received a ''Notice of Hearing.If we are not involved, do the three of us have to appear at the hearing? Will there be legal repercussions if we don't appear?


Asked on 3/02/06, 7:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Shigo The Shigo Law Firm, P.A.

Re: Notice of hearing

If you are not a party, that is you are not a named petitioner or respondent, you are not required to attend a proceeding on the mere receipt of a notice. However, if you receive a subpoena you must attend or could face contempt sanctions from the court.

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Answered on 3/03/06, 9:58 am


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