QUESTION
A default was entered against spouse. Case referred to General Magistrate. Concerned final judgment will be delayed. Should I object?
Asked on Mar 10th, 2017 on Divorce - Florida
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I filed for divorce in the ninth district court, Orange County FL. Estranged spouse refuses to appear/respond or provide updated address. No property, no dependent children. I am self-represented. I thought once the default was entered, it could proceed to final judgement. But it seems a general magistrate hearing will make the process slower. I filed and served financial affidavit and certificate
1 ANSWER
It depends...Sometimes getting a hearing in front of a general magistrate is quicker. Since you only have 10 days to object to the Magistrate, my suggestion is you call the Magistrate's assistant and find out when you can get a hearing; and then call the judge's assistant and see when that judge is setting trials. Whichever seems sooner is the options I would take.
Best of luck,
Cindy S. Vova
Law Office of CIndy S. Vova, P.A.
954-316-3496/561-962-2785
Answered on Mar 12th, 2017 at 2:59 PM