Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I served my child's mother with a summons requesting I become primary parent as there are no custody arrangements in place at this time.

How long does she have to respond to the summons and what happens if she does not respond within the time allowed?

Also, will I be notified once she responds to the summons?

Please advse.


Asked on 10/14/09, 11:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

She has 20 days to respond to the summons or you can file a motion for default. She is supposed to send you a copy of the response, but, if you don't receive a copy of the response within 20 days, you can call the clerk and see if she filed one.

One other thing: your child's future is at stake and you're doing thsi without a lawyer? Really? Is your child's future not worth more than that to you? I know you think you can't afford a lawyer, but do you really want her future screwed up because you didn't have a lawyer?

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Answered on 10/14/09, 11:33 am


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