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What is the name of your state? Fl This isn't a question but a bit of hope. I had court on Wed 2-19 and settled my case. This had been going on since March 2002, my ex was trying to get CS reduced as children turned 18, I was trying to collect her 50% of medical expenses. I had been paying doctor, dentist and ortho bills since 96, just assuming that eventually I would get paid back. Her lawyer did everything she could to not pay those bills, total I was looking for was about $1500. First hearing in May, she asked for more time to review my bills. Second hearing in July, asked to have bills itemized by provider, they had been grouped by year. Third hearing in Nov, agreed to pay "medical expenses" but not expenses for dentist or ortho. My final says parties will each pay "50% of uncovered medical expenses". I argued that medical doesn't exclude dental. My final was poorly written, should have said "medical, dental and ortho". So Judge P gives both sides 5 days to submit cases, I did that but my ex's attorney did not. Judge P rules in my favor, kids needed care, dad took care of it, mom needs to pay, cited my cases. Ex appealed. Ex asks Judge P for rehearing, denied. Multiple motions flying around. Jan 10, another hearing, new judge, tells me right away that she is friendly with ex's attorney, do I have a problem with that? I say no. Stipulate to statements of Nov hearing, etc. Another motion to rehear is set for Feb 19. I'm nervous because judge L has already told me she's tight with ex's lawyer, I'm loaded for bear, tons of evidence and documentation. But Judge L refuses to rehear case, says "Judge P ruled, denied rehearing. I'm sure not going to rehear his case. Plus you've appealed, I don't have jurisdiction. Father has spent some money on the kids, he needs to get paid, why not just pay him?" (In other words, is this really a hill you want to die on? Thanks, momma_tiger!)
So ex decided to drop the appeal and just pay it. I'm still in shock! I feel like a weight has been taken off, and I have faith in the legal system again. It took time but justice prevailed. Had my doubts for a while. So hang in there, people! Pro se can win.
So ex decided to drop the appeal and just pay it. I'm still in shock! I feel like a weight has been taken off, and I have faith in the legal system again. It took time but justice prevailed. Had my doubts for a while. So hang in there, people! Pro se can win.
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