Florida Child Support Questions & Answers
Q: If I file for divorce and my husband doesn’t want custody or anything to do with the kids Is this allowed?
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Answered on Oct 17, 2017
Answered on Oct 17, 2017
Rand Scott Lieber's answer
One way or another you are going to "share" the children. That is the law. Infidelity does not matter.
One way or another you are going to "share" the children. That is the law. Infidelity does not matter.
Q: If I’m a stay at home mom and file for divorce Can I get primary custody of our kids?
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Answered on Oct 17, 2017
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Rand Scott Lieber's answer
The two of you are going to "share" the children. Nobody gets "primary custody." The schedule will be based on both parents availability as well as the parents historical roles. Since you are a stay at home mom presumably you have done most of the work regarding the children. This will be a factor in your favor but does not mean that he will be excluded from sharing time with the children.
The two of you are going to "share" the children. Nobody gets "primary custody." The schedule will be based on both parents availability as well as the parents historical roles. Since you are a stay at home mom presumably you have done most of the work regarding the children. This will be a factor in your favor but does not mean that he will be excluded from sharing time with the children.
Q: Mydaughterturned18movedoutofmyhouseinfloridamovedinwithmominnewyorkcanshegetchildsupportfrommemydaughtertoldme
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
Was your space bar working when you typed the title of your question?
The mother owes almost you $30,000? If the child support agency contacts you about child support, hopefully you can prove that.
Was your space bar working when you typed the title of your question?
The mother owes almost you $30,000? If the child support agency contacts you about child support, hopefully you can prove that.
Q: I have Family Order for 2 daughters. Today the oldest is 18 and she left her dad's home. Will the child supp. change?
Rand Scott Lieber's answer
Yes, but depending on how old your order is you may need to go back to court to reduce and recalculate the child support for one child. It is not automatic.
Yes, but depending on how old your order is you may need to go back to court to reduce and recalculate the child support for one child. It is not automatic.
Q: my girlfriend is having my baby, do i have to pay child support even though we are living together but not married
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
No, you will not be sued for child support unless the mother sues you, or she obtains state aid (in which case the state might sue you).
No, you will not be sued for child support unless the mother sues you, or she obtains state aid (in which case the state might sue you).
Q: Is it legal for a woman to just start trying to collect child support after a child turns 10?
Rand Scott Lieber's answer
The entitlement to child support belongs to the child, not the parent. If you are the biological father and there is a paternity order then she can seek child support on behalf of the child. As a separate matter, you have a right to timesharing with the child.
The entitlement to child support belongs to the child, not the parent. If you are the biological father and there is a paternity order then she can seek child support on behalf of the child. As a separate matter, you have a right to timesharing with the child.
Q: If I had a child with someone that has 3 other kids, can she collect child support for all of them from me. Not married
Rand Scott Lieber's answer
No, you are only financially responsible for biological or legally adopted children.
No, you are only financially responsible for biological or legally adopted children.
Q: Are grandparents allowed in Florida Family Court during hearings involving our daughters son ?
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Answered on Oct 9, 2017
Answered on Oct 9, 2017
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
Her attorney represents your daughter, not you. That might be the reason the attorney won't give you a straight answer.
You might need to retain your own attorney.
Generally, whether or not he pays child support is immaterial to questions of visitation.
Her attorney represents your daughter, not you. That might be the reason the attorney won't give you a straight answer.
You might need to retain your own attorney.
Generally, whether or not he pays child support is immaterial to questions of visitation.
Q: I have a court order support for my son in nyc but I moved to Florida. My son is turning 18 and is moving here.
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Answered on Oct 7, 2017
Answered on Oct 7, 2017
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
He can go where he wants, once he turns 18.
What does the order say about support after age 18?
He can go where he wants, once he turns 18.
What does the order say about support after age 18?
Q: Child support ordered in fl got a letter from AL saying time to review how is that possible if its a FL order? Looking t
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
Perhaps because the obligor (person who is supposed to pay child support) is in Alabama.
Perhaps because the obligor (person who is supposed to pay child support) is in Alabama.
Q: I still owe my son's mother back child support do I still have to pay to her if I get full custody of my son
Rand Scott Lieber's answer
A change in custody does not change any support that you already owe. Make sure that you get a court order regarding the change.
A change in custody does not change any support that you already owe. Make sure that you get a court order regarding the change.
Q: Can my ex husband stop paying child support bc we moved out of state?
Rand Scott Lieber's answer
In Florida, child support and timesharing are two separate issues. He is obligated to continue paying child support no matter where you live. On the other hand, you can get in trouble with the court for moving away if that is contrary to your parenting plan.
In Florida, child support and timesharing are two separate issues. He is obligated to continue paying child support no matter where you live. On the other hand, you can get in trouble with the court for moving away if that is contrary to your parenting plan.
Q: My finance was incarcerated for 10 years and was recently released. Now he's in collection for $21,000.
Andy Wayne Williamson's answer
Sorry not enough information to say for sure. Best suggestion is for you to consult with an attorney in your area to review the whole situation.
Sorry not enough information to say for sure. Best suggestion is for you to consult with an attorney in your area to review the whole situation.
Q: Looking for clarification on child support/transportation meaning.
Rand Scott Lieber's answer
The quoted language you provided means the person beginning timesharing does the transportation. That means when your time is done the other parent must pick up to begin their timesharing. It does not mean one parent doing both ends.
The quoted language you provided means the person beginning timesharing does the transportation. That means when your time is done the other parent must pick up to begin their timesharing. It does not mean one parent doing both ends.
Q: I was just recently started paying child support. My children's mother had me come get the children from her in Panama
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
You ask the court which set your child support, at $450 per month, to change the child support in light of the changed custody arrangement.
You ask the court which set your child support, at $450 per month, to change the child support in light of the changed custody arrangement.
Q: my child lived with me her hole life. Father filing for 50/50 custody to avoid support. What happens now.
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Answered on Oct 1, 2017
Answered on Oct 1, 2017
Salim U. Shaikh's answer
How old is your child? Whatever the case may you cannot deprive him of parenthood which qualify him for partial custody!! /clarify your question??
How old is your child? Whatever the case may you cannot deprive him of parenthood which qualify him for partial custody!! /clarify your question??
Q: My son has 2 daughters and raised them with wife not legally married..they went to court few months ago for mediation fo
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
I'm not sure which it is: "wife not legally married"; either she is marred to him (and therefore his wife) or not married (and not his wife). But in any event, yes: it's up to the court to decide who is telling the truth. She is entitled to child support from when the children's parents separated, not from when the children were born (if the parents were living together with the children).
I'm not sure which it is: "wife not legally married"; either she is marred to him (and therefore his wife) or not married (and not his wife). But in any event, yes: it's up to the court to decide who is telling the truth. She is entitled to child support from when the children's parents separated, not from when the children were born (if the parents were living together with the children).
Q: My ex and I have written/notarized agreement regarding CS and visitation but she is not keeping up w/ it. what can I do?
Rand Scott Lieber's answer
Your only remedy is to go to court. If the child lives in NY then you will need to go to court there. You can use your notarized agreements as evidence in support of your position but ultimately the court will decide what is in the best interest of the child.
Your only remedy is to go to court. If the child lives in NY then you will need to go to court there. You can use your notarized agreements as evidence in support of your position but ultimately the court will decide what is in the best interest of the child.
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