Q: If a person (father) is homeless, does he still have to pay child support in Florida?
Father is completely homeless, sleeping in the street and does not even have a car. He is paying child support plus arrears. He would have to move out of state with family in order to secure housing, at least temporarily. If he moves, or takes time off from his job to establish living arrangements, how does the child support then get paid, or does he have to do something before leaving the state to make sure they don't issue a warrant. Is there a way to get a modification expedited.
A: Child support obligations are typically based on the non-custodial parent's income and ability to pay, rather than their housing situation. However, if the father's homelessness or lack of income significantly affects his ability to meet his child support obligations, he may be able to request a modification of the child support order.
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