QUESTION
What is the process when I was not represented in court by Family Law attorney?
Asked on Apr 15th, 2014 on Legal Malpractice - Florida
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As I have heard divorces take sometimes years, my lasted 4. I received noticed from the courts that I was divorced, never did my attorneys advised me or made me aware of upcoming court dates. They did not respond to phone calls from Guardian Ad Litem, nor my ex attorneys. For four years I had to call them, never they called me. Finally after receiving the news that I was divorced and never had a day in court they tried to reopen the case but it was too late. I lost a lot! Nothing was being done for me, and had to hire new attorney. Is there anything I could do?
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No way to tell on the facts you provide. Obviously, the biggest issue will be the explanation as to WHY would you continue on for 4 years of never hearing from your lawyers about your case? Allowing that to go on so long may backfire on you as most people would find that to be about 3 years and six months too long without resolving that situation. Since you had to hire a new lawyer, you may need to address this withhim or her.
Answered on Apr 18th, 2014 at 5:11 PM
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