Category: Florida Civil Law

• What is a Case Management Conference?

  

  A Case Management Conference (CMC), sometimes referred to as a Status Hearing, is a hearing where the judge, the attorneys, and the parties meet to discuss the pending issues in the case. CMCs can also be used as a tool to help move your case along. Check out our latest blog post for more information!

  Anna Fernandez, Esq-Legal Lotus

  December 30, 2020

  DIY Resources, Family Law, Florida Civil Law, Law, Self-Help

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• Unlocking Success: Strategies for Effective Legal Case Management

  

  It’s improper to communicate with the Judge outside Court. So, how can you request a decision on an issue before the case is over?

  Anna Fernandez, Esq-Legal Lotus

  December 23, 2020

  Family Law, Florida Civil Law, Self-Help, Trial Work

  case management conference, CMC, effective legal case management, ex-parte, legal proceedings, litigation, motion, self-help, trial practice

• Understanding Court Motions: Your Comprehensive Guide

  

  A motion is a written request to the court to obtain an order on a specific issue. Find out what the most common types of Motions are:

  Anna Fernandez, Esq-Legal Lotus

  December 16, 2020

  Florida Civil Law, Law, Trial Work

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• Summary Procedure and Computation of Time

  

  Unlike general legal actions, summary procedure provides certain plaintiffs to an action an expedited consideration of disputes. The timeframe for responding to an action is 5 days after service, as opposed to the standard 20 days for general actions.

  Anna Fernandez, Esq-Legal Lotus

  October 30, 2020

  Florida Civil Law, Law

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