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answered on Nov 2, 2025

You can and should file a motion for contempt with the court. A motion for contempt lets the court know that the other party is not complying with the previous court order. Make sure to gather all evidence so that when it comes time to present the evidence to your lawyer or court, you already have... View More

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answered on Oct 8, 2025

An order for back due child support does not become void when the child is emancipated; you remain responsible for any delinquent payments. However, if you dispute being the biological father, you should request a DNA test. If the results support your claim, you can then file a motion with the... View More

Based on your description of the relationship you should be sending all support through the depository. Regarding timesharing, if the mother will not cooperate then you need to file a motion with the court for you and your daughter to go to therapy. Alienation is a tricky issue so it is important... View More

I would not advise that you do that as it may be used against you in a custody action.

If a parent wants to establish time with the child, and there is nothing in their contact that would be detrimental to the child, then you should not be blocking access. There are 16 factors under... View More

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answered on Aug 9, 2025

Yes, this is troubling and one in which I do not have an immediate answer because the scenario you described is unclear. It sounds like the current court ordered parenting plan requires your son to live with the father for 100% or majority timesharing and you are the person obligated to pay child... View More

Incarceration is a potential remedy in Florida through contempt proceedings if he willfully fails to comply with court orders. However, he may petition the court to address the paternity question under Florida Statutes, request modification of visitation due to harassment and changed circumstances,... View More

Unfortunately defaults on issues involving children do not carry much weight. You need to be prepared to present the parenting plan and timesharing that you want to exercise moving forward. Child support, administrative or otherwise, is based on each party's net income. Have an up to date... View More

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answered on Jun 15, 2025

Your husband could face arrest and criminal prosecution for not paying taxes for 10 years as a 1099 employee if the IRS determines his failure was willful and egregious. However, if he voluntarily files his returns and works with the IRS to resolve his liabilities before being notified of a... View More

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answered on Jun 9, 2025

Motion to Vacate Contempt Order.

Base it on newly discovered evidence. However, your best bet is to apply for and receive Social Security disability benefits. If the government grants your SSDI application, they will provide half of your benefits to your children, which is likely more than... View More

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answered on Jun 8, 2025

If, during the marriage, you helped pay for the mortgage, property taxes, repairs, renovations, or general upkeep—whether through direct payments or contributions of marital income—then the increase in the home’s value caused by those efforts may be considered marital. That portion is known... View More

You do have options under Florida law to pursue legal custody, establish parental responsibility, and protect yourself and your child even with a past felony or the father’s veteran status. Although you're currently co-parenting informally with the child’s paternal grandmother and the... View More

Tha father’s threats are meaningless until he files a paternity action in court. At that point he will be responsible for child support going back two years and forward. He will also be entitled to a parenting plan which will include a specific schedule for timesharing (visitation). Speak with a... View More

You need to read carefully the court order on child support. If the child was 21 and not in school then you can probably stop paying. Let the other parent take you to court and prove that you do still owe child support. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.

Your settlement payment does not flow through the Child Support Depository in your county or in Tallahassee. Nowif there is any sort of lien on the settlement proceeds placed by the State or the other party, then yes, that lien would have to be satisfied before your settlement could be disbursed to... View More

By being named on the birth certificate you are recognized under Florida Law as being a natural guardian of the children with the same parental rights and responsibilities as the mother. However, that just means that each of you as parents have the right to deny the other parent access to the... View More

The Colorado Final Judgement would need to be domesticate in Florida and there is a specific procedure to properly accomplish the same. Unless your daughter is going to be adopted by a step parent or someone else with you it is doubtful that your former husband would be permitted to voluntarily... View More

If you are in the process of Florida adopting the child support order then you are already doing what you need to. A parent cannot simply relinquish their rights to a child. The father will be responsible for child support until the child turns 18. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific... View More

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answered on Apr 28, 2025

Thank you for your question. Based on what you described, you may have strong grounds to seek sole parental responsibility (what Florida calls "custody") because of the father's long absence. However, because there is an existing New York child support order, it’s important to... View More

From what you describe you basically have sole custody of your daughter now, so I'm not quite sure what you are hoping to gain by filing an action for the same. While it is true that the father is free to file a Petition to establish his parental rights and obtain time sharing any time he... View More

The legal standard for spousal support is financial need and ability to pay. You can definitely ask for spousal support. 28 years is a long term marriage. A support award will be based on how much each party earns, or can earn. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.