Q: Can PR collect child support on a case that was completely paid through FL?
We had a child support case in FL. It is completely paid off (she is 23 now and not in school). FL enforced it and we always paid through FL, now PR says that we owe child support through them. We were never contacted by PR and had no idea that there was a case. We found out because they just now took our tax refund from the IRS. Do we need to get an attorney in PR? Do we just send the case file from FL showing that it’s paid? The ex is willing to help, is there anything that she can do? Thank you for your help.
A: You can start by providing PR with whatever FL documents that you have showing payments and satisfaction. Your ex can prepare an affidavit saying that the child support was paid in full in FL and that they are not requesting anything further. If that does not work then you may need to consult with an attorney in PR. Try to deal with the PR court that issued the child support order first.
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