Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Transfer Court Doc's from one state to another

My ex-girlfriend & I had a son in Massachussetts in 2001. She disappeared about 3 years ago. I just recently found her in Florida. I am now in Missouri. I need to get our court papers sent to Florida so I can file in comtempt in Florida. How do I do this? I have been in contact with my son from Feb - Easter. She then stopped communication when I requested to visit. Please HELP!!!


Asked on 5/31/07, 2:27 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Re: Transfer Court Doc's from one state to another

You need to contact the court in question and ask for a certified copy of your judgment.

If you had parental rights and your ex disappeared with your child, there may be more than contempt, there. You might want to contact a local attorney.

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Answered on 5/31/07, 4:22 pm
David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

Re: Transfer Court Doc's from one state to another

Suggest you retain a Florida attorney who can domesticate your order and pursue your remedy .

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Answered on 5/31/07, 4:52 pm
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Transfer Court Doc's from one state to another

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You will need to obtain a certified copy of the judgment which you believe your ex-girlfriend is in contempt of. The judgment will have to be domesticated in the appropriate Florida court where the ex-girlfriend now lives.

You should retain an attorney to handle this matter and to pursue other remedies which may be available to you based on the activities of your ex-girlfriend. You will probably have to travel to Florida and appear for a hearing when the time comes. Hopefully, you have kept detailed records of exactly what has transpired between you and your ex so that your attorney will be able to present this information to the court.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 5/31/07, 5:30 pm


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