Q: With Florida statute 61.1255 codifying adult disabled child support, would this be family law of guardianship?
I've tried asking a family law lawyer who said since the child is above 18, it becomes a guardianship issue. They gave me 3 guardianship lawyers. I called two and both said it would be family law. So I went to the FL child support website and called their number. They said child support is only for 18 and younger, and if it's an adult that's dependent it would be a probate/guardianship issue. They then transferred me to the probate/guardianship department and I asked a lady there the same question, she said "We don't really know anything about the statutes"
Meanwhile my ex claims she has a family law lawyer ready to represent her. I can't find anyone to talk to, and don't want to take my ex's word without verification from my own lawyer.
any idea?
edit: this is for pasco county
edit2: no custody or child support has ever happened prior.
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A: Generally child support issues fall within family law. However a case related to the disabled child must be filed before the age of 18 for the family law courts to have jurisdiction over the matter beyond the age of majority. So the question is, was there ever a case that was initiated that child support was awarded in, if so, you could return to court and request for an extension beyond the age of 18 due to the disability.
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