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When my daughter was 9months old her mother decided she didnt want to be a mom gave me verbal custody (which I have documented) and left us both and now she is 4yrs old her mom is wanting to take her from me and have me pay her child support is this legal?
answered on Mar 30, 2020
You need to file a Petition for Paternity in your local court to protect your rights. The court will consider what has happened over the past four years when it decides on a timesharing plan for the child. Child support is a right of the child and will be ordered based on each parent's net... View More 
answered on Mar 29, 2020
You appear to be asking whether a child support order from a court in Puerto Rico "is the same" as child support orders from other states and territories of the United States. It would depend on what you mean by "the same".
My ex got with a man that didn't want me to talk to my two kids she went missing for 7 years in another state. She just reached out to me its been 7 years I haven't heard from her or my kids. She is harassing me and threatening me to take me back to court. She has the kids calling me and... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2020
Child support is modifiable in Florida until the children reach eighteen or otherwise emancipate. Likewise you have the right to go back to court to enforce your timesharing rights.
Ages 11 and 15 they are now living w me. Mother addict, father jail for life. I need temp custody for emergencies. Mother is also collecting food stamps and government checks for them that we coukd really use. What should I do?
Mother is an addict, father prison for life. Biological... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2020
Have you spoken with mom and dad about temporary custody? It doesn't sound like you are biologically related to the children. Where are mom and dad's parents? You should consult with a local attorney regarding your options.
It also shows that I am delinquent on payments, but payments are taken out weekly from my pay checks.
answered on Mar 23, 2020
More information is needed to formulate an answer to your statement! For example, what is the effective date on your support order? Are you being charged arrears? I suggest you consult with a local attorney to help you figure it out. Good luck!
I'm the custodial parent and i checked the status of my case and this is what was posted.... What does it mean?
answered on Mar 23, 2020
There are a number of actions available to the FL DOR when dealing with delinquent child support payments. One of which, is suspension of FL DL. Based on the information you provided, my interpretation is that the department was in the process of submitting a DL suspension to the FL DHSMV. However,... View More
we use to talk but I guess numbers have changed again. Before when numbers changed I knew where she lived but now I have no way to get ahold of her and it has been 6 months
answered on Mar 22, 2020
And what do you want to know? Do you have to continue paying child support? Yes.
answered on Mar 17, 2020
You don't give much information; what does what mean? A lawsuit is started by service of notice (process) on the defendant (the person being sued). If you have been defaulted, you must have failed to do something (such as filing a response to the complaint filed against you). A default... View More
I know nothing about a child conceived 12yrs ago
answered on Mar 17, 2020
742.021(2) has to do with determination of paternity. Without seeing the letters, I'm assuming someone is claiming you are the biological father of a child and you are being sued for child support.
My taxes. After I recieve the return I split the money with thier mother. I've been told that since I pay child support the money from the return should stay with me. My child lives mostly with their mom and her husband. I only get my child on every weekend and some holidays. I would like to... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2020
Has the child's mother objected to your claiming the child as a dependent? If not, if you are paying child support pursuant to a court order, and the order is silent regarding who may claim the child, what you have been told is correct: you don't have to pay the mother a portion of your... View More
Current agreement says “as long as child is in need of daycare” I no longer need him to go to daycare as they don’t either when she can be with me. However they want me to continue paying for half for the two days when he could be spending that time with me.
answered on Mar 12, 2020
"As long as child is in need of daycare" is rather vague. If the child is in daycare and you have contracted to pay half, then you have an obligation to pay your half. If there is no daycare expense, you should not have to pay. If you and the other party are able to communicate, you... View More
Spouse filled out the worksheet and it seems very wacky. Somehow he calculated it as $60 bucks per kid. He makes about 6K a month and I make about 9K. He will have them for the weekends, though they rarely go over (they are teenagers) would rather hang with friends. I pay health insurance of about... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2020
You should have discovered to each other your financial affidavit. This document will show his and your net income. Once you have a financial affidavit and an idea of how many days per wee/month each of you will have the children among other factors, you can calculate child support amount using the... View More
I have an open case. Monthly payments are supposed to be $600 but are sporadic. NC parent works “under the table”. How can he be held accountable ?
answered on Mar 11, 2020
You should definitely get an attorney to help you collect on the money that you are owed. The court can order the father to get a job "on the books", they can order sanctions and contempt, they can order incarceration if he does not pay. Simply allowing him to get away with it,... View More
And could property’s value go towards future child support?
answered on Mar 5, 2020
Why don't you sell the property and pay your current and future child support? Child support is typically paid with currency. Sounds like you're not paying through the state. If that is the case, if the other parent is willing to accept the property and convert it into cash for child... View More
Someone posted an extremely large cash bail for me in Florida ($20k+). They are worried that NJ child support will try and take the bail money. They are considering rescinding the bail before court. The charge is completely unrelated to child support. The person did have to sign something stating... View More
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answered on Mar 4, 2020
I’d be very surprised if a NJ child support judgment could reach a FLORIDA criminal bail bond, particularly when you’re not even the depositor. The fines and costs they’re talking about relate to the criminal case you’re out on bond for.
When my ex wife and I got divorced she didnt have a job and child support was calculated at a low pay rate. Now she has a management position and I actually make a little less. It wont be a year since the divorce was finalized until July. Is it too early to file to modify child support?
answered on Mar 3, 2020
Child support is always modifiable. You should consult with a local family lawyer and have them do a preliminary calculation using the new incomes to see if pursuing a modification is worthwhile.
Could I transfer to my children’s name?
Since it child’s right
answered on Mar 3, 2020
The short answer is no. Child support is the right of the child. You can sell items for cash and make a payment.
His Ex is taking him back to court for time-sharing modification and child support. He is only working minimal as he was diagnosed w stage 4 Hodgkins. Do I have to include our joint bank statements that include my income? We (me and the ex) work at the same employer. Since child support... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2020
You are required to provide bank statements; however, you can black out and line items that are personal to you, like your income.
I have my payment records. And decree.
answered on Feb 28, 2020
The child support order or decree should state exactly what the amount is. You should not have to guess what is coming out. You can call the Florida Department of Revenue but chances are you will not get much help over the phone. There are local offices that you can stop by to discuss your case.... View More
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