Orlando, FL asked in Child Support for Florida

Q: My ex set child support via the state. He has been paying me directly though. Are we able to modify it pay directly

I understand that if he pays the state then I get less $ and it takes time for me to receive it.

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Deborah Annette Carroll
Deborah Annette Carroll
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  • Lakeland, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: You don't get less money with the payment through the state disbursement system. A service charge is added to cover the administrative cost, but it is added to what he pays rather than deducted from what you receive. However it can take longer for the state to set up your account and disburse the funds at the beginning. Once it is set up though, the disbursement to you is fairly quick.

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