O.K., I attended my first Hearing in, so called ‘Foreclosure Court’ or Division (F/D). Judge Soud had absolutely UNCOMPROMISSING, UNCOMMUNICATIVE and ADAMANT face. I am not sure that it is good attitude for mediation or else. First of all: there is NO ANY F/D exist in Florida. We have 20 Circuit Courts, all of them had the Fla. Supreme Court Administrative Order AOSC09-54 about RMFM (Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program) for ALL NEWLY FILED mortgage foreclosure action. 4th Judicial Circuit has ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER DRAFT – NO.2010-1. #9 of this Order, “Nonparticipation by Borrower” provides Form to file if borrower elects not to participate in the RMFM Program. I filed this Form on June 18, 2010. But it still unsigned by Program Manager. There are “Rules for Certified & Court-Appointed Mediators”, 10.340 (e) Senior Judge. “A mediator shall not serve as a mediator in any case in which the mediator is currently presiding as a senior judge”, “The mediator shall disclose such fact prior to mediation”. Rule 10.370 “…a mediator may provide information that the mediator is QUALIFIED BY TRAINING… R. 10.380, Committee Notes: “…a mediator should ensure that the participants FULLY UNDERSTAND THE NATURE OF THE PROCESS (also: R. 10.370(c). R.10.300 “…it [mediation] IS NOT ADJUDICATORY PROCEDURE. R. 10.310 “A mediator shall not make substantive decisions for any party”. R. 10.310 “A MEDIATOR SHALL NOT COERCE OR IMPROPERLY INFLUENCE ANY PARTY TO MAKE A DECISION OR UNWILLINGLY PARTICIPATE IN A MEDIATION” . I was invited into misterious Room 510 at 11:40. The Security Officer followed me. The opposing Lawyer Mr. Villanueva entered FREELY this Room at 11;15 am or BEFORE HEARING. His Mo. has been granted long time ago without Hearing, he, any way, did not cancel the hearing. So, I was “blessed” by 9 (nine!)seconds hearing and my first Question (Q.) to Senior Judge A.C. Soud was, “Are you a Mediator or Judge?” He said, “Judge”. My second Q. was fatal and terminated the Hearing immediately. I asked, “If this is Foreclosure Court can I see the Order establishing this Court”. Judge SOUD said, “I don’t want to talk about it. Officer, take her out!” Sec. officer Mr. NARLOW grab my shoulder immediately and tried to drag me from Room. I said, “Do not touch me, I’ll go out there with pleasure! Let me take my papers and purse… My case has been re-assigned to Judge Johnson, where from these THREE “PRESIDING” JUDGES: A.C. SOUD, AARON BOWDEN and CHARLES WEATHERBY on my head. How many “presiding” judges needs ONE Case? I have three DENIAL ORDERS decided EX-PARTE from three different Judges… However, no one Judge read my Case because if they did, they could recognized that there is NO STANDING, NO PLAINTIFF and WELLS FARGO BANK’S CASE MUST BE DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE because Bank of America NEVER TRANSFERRED my Mortgage to Wells Fargo. How easy, even cave man can understand! JUSTICE, auh-h, where are you?

Are you referring to the original photo or the new one? The story in general would be much more powerful with a real photo, or perhaps even a picture of the sign that says no one beyond this point.

This needs to be changed. Who is the decider for each court system when it comes to having content for grabbing foreclosed property but no or little content for how to keep a home from foreclosure?

It is not necessarily a good thing if some people think it is real because the story accompanying the photo appears to be real. Mixing a real story with a mock up can in some instances weaken the actual story.

First one was better… This is not US uniform, but funny! Last time I was in Court there was gray Police Officer… They changed all the time… Do not worry, your photos just fine…

I dunno, still looks kind of realistic. How do you feel about doing an article about the lack of information on foreclosure mediation that different court websites seem guilty of.

In comparison to the detailed info on how to take possession of a foreclosed home or purchase one, I would like to think that the courts would balance that info with info on how to contest foreclosure proceedings.

Yes, there is a lot of detailed information about taking possession of foreclosed homes, but very little info about how homeowners can obtain redress.

I wonder who the justice system really works for, don’t you?

Alessandro – the picture is most definitely created. Do you really believe the cops at the elevator would allow their picture to be taken? It’s a representation of what is happening and I believe the writers here had no intention of making it look otherwise. If you want to run the story, do so. I’m shaking my head at why you are so hung up on this photo.

orange county is the same way