Forthwith Hearing Question

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up2itnow

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I am fighting to change primary care of my kids. Magistrate assigned CFI to the case. The CFI recommended changing the primary care giver from the Ex, to me, immediately in his report on 10/01/2011. 10/05 we filed a motion for a forthwith hearing based in the CFI's recommendation. The Magistrate required a shortened response time from the Ex from 18 days to 6 days, 10/11. The Ex filed her response on 10/11. We filed our reply on 10/13 and we have been waiting since then for the Magistrate to rule on the forthwith hearing motion. This seems like a really long time to wait for a simple ruling on when we can schedule the hearing. I am really starting to get frustrated because if we would have filed for a regular hearing, they were scheduling 6-8 weeks out. At this rate we will be lucky to get in 6 weeks anyway. (I'm guessing)
So my question is:
Does this seem out of the ordinary to have to wait this long on a ruling for a motion for a forthwith hearing? or am I just being impatient?
If so do I have any recourse to get this case moving again ASAP? ie - file a complaint, write a letter, etc.[/INDENT]Thanks in advance for your help.
 
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Nothing irregular about the wait.

You both have certain rights.

Forthwith doesn't mean immediately, or without regard for due process.

It simply means promptly; without delay; within a reasonable time under the circumstances of the case.
 
So I am just being impatient, knowing that both sides have done there parts and we've been waiting on the Magistrate over 18 days. I would just feel much better if we had a hearing date scheduled. Being in limbo stinks.
Thanks AJ
 
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