Winter Garden, FL asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for Florida

Q: What to do if my children's father is arrested and we have shared custody?

I am in the middle of divorce proceedings and have temporary shared custody and child support orders. My ex fled the stated 3 months ago and has had no contact with his children or paid any support. He was arrested today on a warrant for driving on a suspended license back in December. In May he failed to appear to court for that arrest and a 30 day sentence was issued.

At this point I just want full custody and to get the divorced finalized and go on with my life but not sure where to go from here.

I have an attorney but cannot continue to pay her now that he has stopped paying child support. I am a full-time nursing student and financially supporting my daughters all on my own.

1 Lawyer Answer
John Arthur Smitten
John Arthur Smitten
Answered
  • Clearwater, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: File a petition for sole custody.

Use of a lawyer is recommended.

John A. Smitten, Esquire

Carey Leisure and Neal

622 Bypass Drive, Suite 100

Clearwater, FL 33764

Phone: 727-799-3900/Fax: 727-490-4944

jsmitten@careyandleisure.com

www.careyandleisure.com

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