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answered on Nov 13, 2023
In Florida, the time it takes to receive a child support payment after Social Security has taken a lump sum for child support can vary. This process often depends on several factors, including the efficiency of the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the state child support enforcement agency.... View More 
Florida. Parenting plan states mental health must be mutually agreed. Agreement for provider was reached. Child has been actively going to sessions for several months. Non Custodial parent now states they no longer consent to child seeing provider and is demanding the primary parent to change... View More
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answered on Oct 31, 2023
The current law is that either parent my consent to mental health counseling for child. If child is already in counseling by agreement then the parent that wants a change must go to court if no agreement can be reached. Otherwise child continues with current provider. Speak with a local family... View More
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answered on Oct 30, 2023
As long as you are asking about family court, you can be ordered to provide insurance for any children that you have. I do not think that you can be ordered to provide health insurance for yourself. There may be circumstances where you can be ordered to have life insurance to secure your child... View More
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answered on Oct 30, 2023
A court cannot force you to have health insurance on yourself. However, there are some exceptions to this general rule. For example, a court may order you to have health insurance if
you are a parent and must provide health insurance for your child as part of a child support order.... View More
I own property and am trying to sell it. I owe back child support however I am on a current payment arrangement for the reers and current that it owed. When selling the property can the state still hold a lean against my property when on an active payment arrangement
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answered on Oct 23, 2023
You do not mention if there is already a lien filed or if there is just the threat of a lien. If the lien is already filed there is probably nothing that you can do. Regardless, you need to be in touch with the agency that is enforcing the child support to confirm what will happen upon the sale of... View More
answered on Oct 22, 2023
Have you filed a Motion For Modification of child support based on the current time sharing arrangements?
The date of filing the motion is the date the modification would be retroactive after a hearing or modification agreement though if reached through agreement can vary.
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As a father I was awarded 100% custody of our two young children through a domestic violence injunction order. Mother responded with a petition for paternity. I wasn't able to afford legal representation for trial on September 29th and somewhat poorly represented myself and the interest of our... View More
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answered on Oct 19, 2023
Technically, you should follow whatever the judge orders, even if it is verbal. The written order should match what was said verbally. If you have an issue with what you should do then you must return to court to ask for clarification. If you have concerns about the children missing school when... View More
My husband was arrested on 4, 3-4 year old arrest orders for child support purges. He is current on payments at this time as it has been getting taken out of his paychecks for atleast 5 years. We can not afford the purge amount or for him to serve the time in jail.
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answered on Oct 16, 2023
Yes, there may be something that can be done to have old child support purge orders dropped in Florida. You can pay the purge amount, file a motion to modify the purge order, or file a motion to quash the arrest warrant. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's... View More
They were never married, only had twins. I believe she will as for child support after we are married. Is there anyway to protect myself at all or should we not get married?
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answered on Oct 11, 2023
Unless you legally adopt the children you will have no legal obligation to them, child support or otherwise. As far as protections with your potential spouse, you can enter into a prenuptial agreement. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
In 05 I was ordered to pay almost $1k a month in child support. I changed jobs and filed a modification. the children’s mother heard about this and moved and never gave the state her new address. her D.L address doesn’t match her residence. all modification were denied as the state can’t... View More
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answered on Oct 3, 2023
Although it is possible, generally payors do not go to jail for not paying child support. If you are ordered to pay a specific amount and you have that amount in your possession (bank account, etc.) then you can be ordered to pay by a certain time or be jailed. This is called you having the keys to... View More
They only visited her maybe once a year or every other year but I should not be obligated to pay her. Should have she paid child support to me or my mom since we had them, not knowing the laws how could have we known what to do.
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answered on Oct 3, 2023
Why do you think that you need to pay child support? If there is a court order that says that you need to pay child support then you need to file a motion with the court that issued the order explaining that the children have lived with you. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
My children have missed their prescribed weekend with me three times in the last 2 months. I believe this makes it necessary to file for her to be held in contempt. She also started working recently, as she was formerly on disability, so I need to renegotiate child support as well.
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answered on Sep 18, 2023
To find pro bono legal assistance for child support and custody matters in Florida, you can start by reaching out to local legal aid organizations, the Florida Bar Association's pro bono program, and nearby law schools that may have clinics or programs offering free legal services.... View More
I want to modify my child support because I’m not making nearly as much as I once was. The other side said they’re going to request my bank statements. I occasionally have family send me money through it when I can’t afford things, will that affect it? I’m struggling to pay the amount... View More
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answered on Sep 7, 2023
Child support is based on your income, which you can prove with pay stubs if you are a W-2 employee. As long as the loans from your family are not regular (emergency only) then they should not count towards your income. However, you may have to show the bank statements to prove that. Speak with a... View More
I am currently married but seperated and I would like to set up custody arrangements so that my spouse can see our child. If I do that before the divorce will that affect child support payments?
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answered on Aug 30, 2023
The two parents can voluntarily enter into a parenting plan. As long as you both agree and sign then it is a binding contract between the two of you which can be used later if you divorce. Technically there is no child support due while you remain married. Once child support begins it will be based... View More
I need to establish paternity with the other man and seek child support because my husband was automatically put on her birth certificate
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answered on Aug 14, 2023
Your husband is the "legal" father and is responsible for child support unless the other father comes forward voluntarily. At that point you cold file a petition to disestablish paternity and switch the responsibility from your husband, the "legal" father, to the biological... View More
My wife and I agreed to a "short version" marriage settlement agreement back in Dec. 2022. I get 5 days/week timesharing with our son, she gets 2. The child support was based on this timesharing plan.
Since Dec. 2022, she has not seen our son once and the divorce is not final.... View More
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answered on Aug 8, 2023
Child support and timesharing are always modifiable until the children emancipate. You should keep a calendar and record every overnight that mom misses. You can use that as evidence when you seek to modify. You could also file the modification now. Your case is open, the agreement is binding, and... View More
My wife and I agreed to a "short version" marriage settlement agreement back in Dec. 2022. I get 5 days/week timesharing with our son, she gets 2. The child support was based on this timesharing plan.
Since Dec. 2022, she has not seen our son once and the divorce is not final.... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2023
Additional facts are necessary to determine the feasibility of proceeding with the entry of the final judgment. Factors to consider include the new law, distance between the parties' residences, income of the parties, and whether there are facts indicating that even two overnights per week... View More
We have 50/50 custody of 3 kids and child support was not granted for either party. My career changed and I now make a substantial amount more than what I was making at the time of divorce, which has been final for over 2 years. She’s unable to obtain employment and was a stay at home mom when we... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2023
She can go back to court and file a request for alimony and child support. She'll have the burden to prove that there is a need for those kinds of support and that you are capable of providing it. Talk to a lawyer to know how you can be prepared if this happens.
We have 50/50 custody of 3 kids and child support was not granted for either party. My career changed and I now make a substantial amount more than what I was making at the time of divorce, which has been final for over 2 years. She’s unable to obtain employment and was a stay at home mom when we... View More
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answered on Aug 7, 2023
If your final judgment says that alimony was waived then that cannot be undone. Child support, on the other hand, is modifiable until the children emancipate. She could return to court to recalculate child support based on your new income. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
I’m in the process of getting divorce and we have come to agreement to split child’s expense. He insisted on 50/50 physical and legal custody. I’m currently working and he hasn’t employed for over a year. If I agreed with 50/50 custody and put into parenting plan, would judge honor it or... View More
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answered on Jul 17, 2023
Child support is calculated pursuant to the formula in the statute (law). The judge can only waive the exchange of child support if the amount is de minimus (very low). It may be possible (outside of court) for you and the other parent to agree to something different but that can create other... View More
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