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).