Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My ex and I have a parenting plan / visitation calendar based on a time frame when she lived over an hour away. Now she moved closer and I am trying to get more time with my son. She refuses to do so and after several months of going back and forth, I filed for mediation. She refused to work with me there as well. I am now stuck with the choice of leaving visitation how it is and being a 24 hr a week babysitter basically instead of having valuable time with my child. I want to go to a general magistrate since I cannot afford going back to court, but I am not sure if its the right move to make. I need help.


Asked on 10/28/12, 5:17 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

John Smitten Carey and Leisure

A magistrate is the same as going to court so it seems like you have no choice but to return to court. Contact my office for free consultation.

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Answered on 10/29/12, 2:41 am
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

File a Modification of Parenting Plan/Visitation and request a hearing - it will be sent to the magistrate as the judge does not usually hear these issues. jA hearing will be scheduled for you and then you can present evidence as to why this needs to be changed. Show proof of gas, mileage, change of homes, change of jobs etc. Don't just show up and say "just because".

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Answered on 10/29/12, 8:29 am


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