Change alimony

[Sidevilc]

Florida
I originally petitioned the court for a temporary abatement of alimony following the 2 hurricanes last year. I think I have a case for a change from permanent alimony to rehabilitative, so I filed an amended motion. Yesterday was my trial and at the outset the judge denied my request for a continuance even though discovery material was still pending. I had a further shock when I found out that my amended motion was without basis because I had not called a hearing (I think!) and was therefore not on the agenda, only the original abatement could be argued. Due to my ignorance I was completely blindsided and my whole case was useless, a complete catastrophe. Being unprepared completely flustered and, now, completely unprepared, ended up with petition denied.
Should I still go ahead and file a fourth motion to compel discovery?
Can I still go ahead and get a hearing for the amended motion?
Is there some way to get across to the court that my inability to afford counsel resulted in my courtroom impotence?
My ex-wife’s attorney will be going after me for fees now. I am unable in any way to pay anything, should I file a new financial affidavit to highlight that and head her off at the pass?
Any suggestions?

Originally Posted by Sidevilc

Florida
I originally petitioned the court for a temporary abatement of alimony following the 2 hurricanes last year. I think I have a case for a change from permanent alimony to rehabilitative, so I filed an amended motion. Yesterday was my trial and at the outset the judge denied my request for a continuance even though discovery material was still pending. I had a further shock when I found out that my amended motion was without basis because I had not called a hearing (I think!) and was therefore not on the agenda, only the original abatement could be argued. Due to my ignorance I was completely blindsided and my whole case was useless, a complete catastrophe. Being unprepared completely flustered and, now, completely unprepared, ended up with petition denied.
Should I still go ahead and file a fourth motion to compel discovery?
Can I still go ahead and get a hearing for the amended motion?
Is there some way to get across to the court that my inability to afford counsel resulted in my courtroom impotence?
My ex-wife’s attorney will be going after me for fees now. I am unable in any way to pay anything, should I file a new financial affidavit to highlight that and head her off at the pass?
Any suggestions?

wow!! those two hurricanes you went thru sure sounded like nothing to the one you stirred up in that court...i wouldn't go back there without professional help