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Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Domestic Violence
Judges in Florida domestic violence cases have “broad discretion in granting, denying, dissolving, or modifying injunctions, and that decision will not be disturbed on appeal absent a clear abuse of discretion”, according to Johnson v. Navabi, 3D25-0147 (Fla. 3d DCA May 14, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
What does it mean when a case is dismissed with prejudice in a Florida family law proceeding? This means the matter that is dismissed cannot be refiled and is forever barred. If a case is dismissed without prejudice, it means the matter can be re-filed at a later date and/or when circumstances change. Dismissal with prejudice is usually a drastic measure and is used only under stringent standards. This was an issue in the case Cabrera v. Miranda, 3D24-1993 (Fla. 3d DCA April 30, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
Time and time again, we see appellate courts decline to grant relief in an appeal because a party did not provide a transcript of the hearing from the trial court below. The transcript provides a record for the appellate court to review what happened on the trial level. This was an issue in the case Scott v. Broughton, 3D24-1635 (Fla. 3d DCA April 16, 2025).
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law
Do I need a court reporter for my Florida family law hearings? While a court reporter is not required in all hearings, it may be important to have one present to protect your ability to appeal. Without a transcript of the court proceedings, the appellate court is unable to review what happened at the hearing you are trying to appeal.
Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Family Law Procedure
What is a court reporter and do you need one at your Florida family law hearing? A court reporter is a professional who records what is said at a hearing and can provide a transcript of testimony and court rulings. Why might it be important to have a court reporter at your hearing? This was an issue in the case Birnbaum v. Mortman, 4D21-2630 (Fla. 4th DCA June 29, 2022).
