Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Florida

Saturday Aug. 15, 2009 I received a notice in the mail of a hearing to be held Aug. 12, 2009. Tuesday Aug. 18, 2009 I received a notice of emergency pick up of my children based on false accusations and the fact that I did not appear. The children were removed that night. No proof was provided to the courts just my wifes word. I was not notified therfore I was not able to defend myself. I called the magistrates office and informed them that I was not notified of Aug 12 hearing they said a final hearing was set for sept 9 I show up for sept 9 hearing and my wifes attorney shows up late claiming she was not notified. Hearing was pushed to sept 17 I showed up my wife showed up and at this hearing I was blindsided by other things that had nothing to do with the original order to pick up kids. DO I HAVE A CASE FOR MY DUE PROCESS RIGHTS BEING VIOLATED?


Asked on 9/21/09, 12:32 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Alan Wagner Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore P.A.

Due process is the right for a hearing. Don't know what you mean by blindsided. These are not things to lightly do without an attorney.

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Answered on 9/21/09, 6:09 pm


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