I am living in Germany and my hearing is in Florida. My ex-wife and I have come to an agreement and she has said that all I need to do is write a letter saying that I do not need representation. Please give me some advice on wording and any other thoughts you have. Thank you
2007-05-01 21:05:54 · 7 answers · asked by Lewis 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Hire a Florida attorney. Judges for the most part never read a letter from anyone unless it is in judicial form.
2007-05-01 21:57:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, I see a possible dangerous situation here. You better have that agreement signed and notorized. Just explain to the courts that due to financial reasons youre unable to make a personal appearance in court. Include a copy of the agreement andhopefully youll have witness signatures too. Otherwise, she could walk into court, deny any agreement between you two, and since the Judge has a non appearance letter from you, award her everything she wants and since youre not there youre screwed big time. This wouldnt be the first time Ive heard of this happening. But now if the Judge has a copy of the legal signed,witnessed, notorized document along with your letter, she cant do anything youll be sorry for in court. There is no guarantee that the Judge will accept the letter and he could proceed this case as a non appearance by you and she could still win all. Good luck
2007-05-01 21:21:11 · answer #2 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am also in Germany, You cant write a letter to the judge that way. What you need to do is have her have the paperwork, drawn up to your agreement have her fax it to you. sign it and have it notarized and fax it back to her. it will need to be notarized ( they have those in Germany too) alot of the American bases have notaries as well, she will be able to file it in court. other wise you will need to file a motion to make a phone appearance in court,some courts allow it some do not, with this you will need a lawyer. A judge in a Family court will Usually not accept a letter, there will need to be someone either a lawyer or paralegal or you can usually pick up the paperwork at the local court house ( in Florida) and fill it out the way you have agreed and she will sign it and have it notarized and then you will sign it and have it notarized and then you can file the motion at the court house
2007-05-01 21:40:16 · answer #3 · answered by Laine 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it is funny if you understand the role reversal. They were trying to show you a different point of view. Jessica's answer proves the point that she is happy for female no matter what. If the wife had wrote a letter to the husband saying she was leaving because her husband had treated her like crap for 7 years then Jessica would have been appalled at the thought of suck a prick getting away with it for 7 years and then not having to share the 10 million. But when the roles are reversed then suddenly one letter of break up is worse than 7 years of hell. I rest my case.
2016-05-18 21:09:39 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brief a lawyer and have them draft the document on Your behalf. Do not accept any statements from Your Wife unless they are signed, notarized articles which stipulate Your mutual agreement.
2007-05-01 21:15:10 · answer #5 · answered by Ashleigh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can help you on this...if you're willing to not be represented then you're on your own. Write the letter yourself but be warned that your wife holds EVERYTHING in the palm of her hands and can bleed you dry in court no matter what you've agreed to out of court.
2007-05-01 21:16:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If at all possible get the number for the judge and speak to his clerk. If that isnt possible then state to the judge what you have agreed to and send it to the address of the court to his attention.
2007-05-01 21:34:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋