Boca Raton, FL asked in Civil Litigation and Probate for Florida

Q: What comes first: finding new counsel or Answering the Complaint?

The Judge granted me 30 days to find new counsel after mine withdrew. That would give me until October 4. I also was given an Extension to Answer a Complaint from a previous motion. That will expire on September 17.

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Jennifer Isaksen
Jennifer Isaksen
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  • Probate Lawyer
  • Bushnell, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: If the judge gave you 30 days to find new counsel, likely the order says everything is "stayed" for that period, meaning nothing will happen until the 30 days expires. You will want to review the wording in the order carefully to be sure.

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