Q: In Florida, how quickly can a lawyer view existing divorce suit docs after filing notice of appearance?
As soon as I paid the retainer, my lawyer became extremely unresponsive. My wife has filed for divorce and made a motion that likely contains some important accusation. I finally got the lawyer to file a "notice of appearance" after about a week of inaction, but now he is saying that there is a waiting period between when the "notice of appearance" is filed and when he is able to view/download the files. Is this true and what is the typical delay time?
A: The court in each county has an online docket system, but each one is different. I am unfamiliar with the docket in Pinellas County, but I'm guessing it might take until tomorrow morning.
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