Q: Is it possible to recover damages in Florida caused by the non-payment of family court ordered support?
Already been to court for enforcement. No action by court was taken. A partial ruling granting but also denying any action.
A: It would depend on what types of damages you are seeking. For example, the costs and fees of an attempt to enforce can be recovered/awarded by the court. However, at this point, you indicate that you have already been to court. If you are within the time period to seek a rehearing or reconsideration, you may want to discuss that with an attorney or, perhaps, discuss an appeal with an attorney. If the court has already held a hearing and made a decision, then you are limited in what you can attempt to do if you have gone past the time frame to appeal.
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