Kissimmee, FL asked in Child Support for Florida

Q: In FL...can I collect child support if father is in prison?

Father had been brought up on molestation and kidnapping charges. We are nit matured but have two kid's together. I want nothing more to do with him and do nit spo support him at all! Where do I go from here

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Robert Jason De Groot
Robert Jason De Groot
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  • Deltona, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: Is the father independently wealthy? He would basically have to have an income while he is incarcerated for you to be able to collect child support from him.

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