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?
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?