Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Objection to contempt hearing based on improper service
My ex has an atty and I am pro se. He has filed a contempt motion against me (second one in 3 months). I was not served with a copy of this motion when it was filed (only the hearing dates/times) and to this day I have not been served with an actual copy of the allegations. Do I have a right to be served with this? Can I file a motion or objection to the improper service?

Where can I locate an inexpensive/free website that can help with this?

Asked on 11/04/07, 12:03 pm

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

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Re: Objection to contempt hearing based on improper service

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Yes, you can file a Motion but it would be simpler to just call his attorney and request a copy as an attorney would do. You will look foolish going in front of a judge and complaining that you did not receive the motion and never calling the attorney to advise them of this oversight and asking for them to send a copy to you. There is no websight that can help you file a motion.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Answered on 11/05/07, 12:45 am

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