What does the legal term "Motion for Leave of the Court to Intervene" mean?

Question

regarding a finialized adoption - no post visits with minor siblings were made part of the final adoption contract - suddenly, 7 months after the adoption, a request has been made by an attorney on the siblings behalf for the court to intervenef and for the release of the adoptive parents address. We are in the wonderful State of Florida which of course has a history of messing with children who were born into a less then satisfactory situations.

Answer 1

In certain circumstances, parties may present an argument to the Court, using a "Motion for Leave of the Court to Intervene", to present new/additional/pertinent information to have a decision modified or be party to a situation where they were not previously entitled. For example:

"HyperLaw seeks the leave of the Court to intervene: (1) for the limited purpose of appeal[1], or (2) in the alternative, as a party—for the purpose of taking limited pre-determination discovery, and an expedited analysis of industry effects. HyperLaw seeks to carry out the congressional intent which compelled passage of the Tunney Act. "

Check the link below to see as they put forth their reasoning as to why this motion should be granted.

The attorney in the case must have put forth or is putting forth such an argument in the case you mention. If you are a party to the case, you should be getting a copy of the Motion, as well as the presiding judge's decision. My understanding is that parties to the action have the right to "Answer" the motion, stating their position for or against it as well, but there is a time limit to do so.

You should probably consult with your original attorney for full instructions -- this information is NOT meant to be legal advice! Good luck and sorry this had to happen to you.

Answer 2

Motion For Leave To Intervene

Answer 3

The answer above is almost right.

A motion for leave to intervene is made by someone who is NOT a party to a case, to allow them to join the action as a party.

In the circumstances described in the question, the siblings were not parties to the original action (for an adoption) - and sought, through their attorney, to intervene in the adoption in order to find out where their brother or sister was going to live.

Answer 4

I'm not a lawyer. I suggest hiring one. a consultation and a possible response motion could save a lot of headaches. Leave of court is permission to delay other hearings and the trial while some other needed action takes place. Discovery is the process of collecting evidence from the other side and third parties to help make their case. usually document production and depositions(witness verbal statements) and interagetories (witness written statements)