my ex girlfriend may open a child support case on me if she finds out i am newly married. Can my pre nup in Florida protect my new wife from my ex trying to add my new wifes personal income for child support case in Puerto Rico?
answered on Sep 23, 2022
The mother of your child cannot force your wife to pay child support in Florida, whether the mother sues in Florida, Puerto Rico, or elsewhere. Child support would be your obligation, not that of your wife. If your ex does file for child support, you and your wife probably should not own property... Read more »
The judge was very clear that it needs to be paid on the 1st of the month and not any later. but it never comes on the first of the month. it comes randomly all different times of the month and I cannot budget because I don't know when it's coming and I want to have the judge enforce it... Read more »
answered on Sep 21, 2022
Unless your ex is self employed, the best thing that you can do is to ask for an income deduction order, which is your right under the law. With that order the child support would be deducted directly from his pay check by the state and then forwarded to you. Speak with a local family lawyer for... Read more »
The mother of my child filed a lawsuit against me for child support money. I haven’t worked in three years due to work injuries and I’m unable to work because of my restrictions. I send my medical files to the department of revenue. I asked them to modify my support payment. Even when I was... Read more »
answered on Sep 20, 2022
You must deal directly with the court that issued the child support order. File a motion and explain your situation. Timesharing and child support are not directly related, meaning if one parent withholds the child that is not a reason to not pay child support. You are raising complicated issues... Read more »
If I’m unable to work because I’m disabled. Can the mother of my child sue me for money even if I have medical evidence? I just gave the court my documents files for proof but the mother of my child is still pursuing a lawsuit to give her money when I can not work at all.
answered on Sep 19, 2022
File a modification on child support to adjust your payment while you are in that situation. Do your best to get a job when you can so you can still support your child. It is every parent's responsibility to provide for their children.
Talk to your attorney to know how best to proceed.
They are grown he is seeking back child support for the time I had them. What can I do?
answered on Sep 19, 2022
You need to get a hearing before the court that issued the child support order to explain what happened. You should have returned to court when he gave you the children. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
When my child turns 18, he has graduated HS, will my supposed now be 440 per month?
answered on Sep 19, 2022
You should speak with a local family law attorney to recalculate your child support for one child. It does not automatically go to half and it could even be lower than half. More importantly, you want to record the change with the court so that you are protected if there is a dispute in the future... Read more »
When my child turns 18, he has graduated HS, will my supposed now be 440 per month?
answered on Sep 17, 2022
That would be a reasonable assumption. But if the person to whom you pay child support (payee) disagrees, you had better apply to the court to have the decree clarified.
answered on Sep 15, 2022
If you have a legal child support obligation then you must return to court to modify that legal obligation. The custodial parent losing custody will not "automatically" change your obligation. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
answered on Sep 13, 2022
If you have never been to court in Florida then you need to speak to a Mississippi lawyer. Your message says that you are in Miami, Florida.
support the the mother
answered on Sep 13, 2022
In Florida child support terminates at 18 or high school graduation if later. First you need to read your child support order and see what it says. Second, if you do owe child support and the child is working you can go to court for a reduction based on the child's earnings. Speak with a local... Read more »
Our custody agreement is from Kentucky. I’m I required to transfer and change the agreement it in the courts in Florida?
answered on Sep 12, 2022
If you are still the legal parent of the child and only shared the child with the father then why is an agreement needed at all? Besides a family lawyer you may need to speak to a probate lawyer (a lawyer that handles estates after someone dies). If you had your parental rights taken away that is a... Read more »
he gave me 1 month to leave his house because I caught him cheating. It escalated where he put his hands on me in front of my child. I called the police and reported it. I don't have family around so I have nowhere to go right away. I haven't worked in 6 months, he's been paying all... Read more »
answered on Sep 10, 2022
No, he cannot just kick you out like a dog. If you have stayed there for longer than 30 days, then he has to take legal steps to evict you. If you are married then different rules apply. But if you are just a houseguest, then he first has to serve you a notice to vacate, and then he has to file an... Read more »
My daughters father and I are not married and have never been married. I moved to Florida from Georgia and don’t have money to switch my car and everything over to Florida. So I have an out of state license. My child’s dad always wants me to drive and bring her to him and we have disagreements... Read more »
answered on Aug 26, 2022
If yo have never been married then you as the mother have total control of the situation. If you have lived in Florida for more than six months then you can file for paternity here, with or without a drivers license. You just have to prove that you have lived here and plan to continue living here.... Read more »
I would like to know what my husband can & can't do after 16 years of marriage and not allowing me to work & has supported me and my way of living for the past 16 years.
1.An attorney said he could open a new bank account with no obligations to maintain money to me is that... Read more »
answered on Aug 23, 2022
While you are married, generally, each of you are free to do what you want. It is only when a divorce is filed that you can receive the protections that I believe you are seeking. Alimony is based on several factors but the focus is based on two main factors which are need and ability (your need to... Read more »
answered on Aug 18, 2022
Yes, disability payments are considered income for child support purposes.
My wife moved to Maryland with our two kids without my consent and knowledge. I still provide her with financial support for the sake of the kids. She left Florida on July 11, 2022 (38 Days ago as of August 18, 2022). I would like to file for divorce first and deal with custody issue later. We do... Read more »
answered on Aug 18, 2022
We would need more information to answer this question. For example, how long has she been out of state as this will have an effect on jurisdiction. It may be best to contact an attorney to discuss your case before proceeding.
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... Read more »
answered on Aug 12, 2022
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... Read more »
answered on Aug 11, 2022
If both you and the other parent agree to the modification, you can speak with your respective lawyers and have them draft a new parenting plan that you can submit to the judge for approval.
If the other parent disagrees, you can file a petition for modification. You must convince the court... Read more »
How can I go about collecting any amount paid into that support?
answered on Aug 2, 2022
You can contact whatever agency was collecting the support. Big picture, in Florida, it is the Central Depository or State Disbursement Unit. If, in fact. they had collected any child support they should have tried to forward it to you (assuming that you are the obligee) already. I do not think... Read more »
At least a temporary or limited passport
answered on Aug 1, 2022
If child support enforcement has put a restriction on your passport then you will need to file a motion to lift the restriction. If there is no restriction then you can get a passport as you normally would. There is no such thing as a temporary or limited passport. Speak with a local family lawyer... Read more »
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