General Master rules Dept of Revenue must reinstate my license.

[gatorguy3]

Okay, so I got to court.

On the driver's license reinstatement:

The General Master spent the first 10 minutes of our time on explaining to the Dept of Revenue attorney about what had transpired during the hearing he missed.

The GM ruled in favor of me, stating that the Dept of Revenue gave me notice, but did not abide by my right to a hearing, though they had been served with notices on the situation. The attorney tried to worm out saying he never received notices on the hearings. However, the GM immediately responded that service was verified to the attorney's address on all motions. So, the GM told the DOR attorney the Deptartment sidestepped the correct process and that they must reinstate my license.

The attorney tried being sly. He said "okay, the respondent can pay $500 to have his license reinstated".

the GM replied..."no, the Department had no right to suspend the respondent's license without a hearing showing cause."

So, I left the courtroom with documentation in hand to have my license reinstated.

A side note. Since I am so far behind in support the DOR attorney said that my license would just be suspended again within days. I paused for a second, taking a breath...and then said the following. "Look, sir..I am not trying to cause trouble, but if you suspend my license again, that will hinder me from getting better employment...YOU have the power to not suspend the license again."

He agreed and said they would not do it again, pending responsible payment of the support.

Now, I have to file for a hearing to Vacate or set aside the support and garnishment orders.

Congratulations!

Henry Franklin

[Livefire]

Way to go!!!!

[charlesa6]

Good job!!!

hey, isn't this the guy that was losing his mind a few weeks ago? congratulations!!!!!!!! I remember when I agreed to a large alimony and child support a few years ago, much larger than house notes, car notes,etc (I did get the property) it was scary but I had the thought that God is bigger than this payment, haven't missed one in 8 years. Found out my ex hasn't been saving like she was supposed to for our boys but that was ok too and my oldest son will get a college scholarship. Things work out.

[gregtu]

To God Be The Glory!!!

[gatorguy3]

I would not say I was losing my mind, exactly. I do get frustrated/timid about the situation. But, I think I handled myself well in the hearing. The attorney for the DOR kept raising his voice and trying to be stern. I raised my voice just as loudly and kept up with him.

He thought the GM would just let him slide. Some people do care about formalities...even if the care is a bit late.

[gatorguy3]

I would also like to mention, as advice, to those who will go through this same process; Preparation is most important, however, a close second is confidence. Though, confidence will most certainly come with preparation.

Be sure and confident about what you are presenting. Do not let opposing counsel intimidate you into being unsure of yourself. Whatever you are fighting for; be it your children or anything else...stand your ground. They really do not like when a person who has little law knowledge and no law education comes in and shows them a thing or two.

[idknow]

Originally Posted by gatorguy3

I would also like to mention, as advice, to those who will go through this same process; Preparation is most important, however, a close second is confidence. Though, confidence will most certainly come with preparation.

Be sure and confident about what you are presenting. Do not let opposing counsel intimidate you into being unsure of yourself. Whatever you are fighting for; be it your children or anything else...stand your ground. They really do not like when a person who has little law knowledge and no law education comes in and shows them a thing or two.

a great reminder to build up one's confidence!

bump!

[mrg]

Congrats gatorguy
God Bless.