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And she is making way less money but in the parenting plan I guess she put no one pays child support does that matter if she wants to take him back for child support now because she is needing help raising their child or does she have to change their parenting plan that says no child support?

answered on Oct 28, 2019
Child support is always modifiable until the child turns 18 or emancipates. She can go back to court for a modification regardless of what the parenting plan says.
My question is that due to the fact all parties live in Florida and that Florida holds jurisdiction the order can be modified, but they are giving me a hard time because they say that the age of emancipation can’t be changed on the original order to that of Fl law is that so? Please help it seems... View More

answered on Oct 25, 2019
I believe that the Florida court is obligated, under the U.S. Constitution, to give full faith and credit to the decree of the courts of the other state.
I am the custodial parent. Do I have to attend

answered on Oct 22, 2019
Yes of course you do. You should attend every hearing that involves your child's custody or support. It shows the court that you are really interested and care about your case. Even if the Department of Revenue is bringing the contempt motion, you should be there because it affects you and... View More
In FL there is a law that protect sperm donor from child support

answered on Oct 21, 2019
What do you mean "sperm donor"? If you mean a random man with whom you had sex, no, there is no such law.
I currently pay child support in the amount of $500 per month to my ex-wife for my two children (we have 50/50 custody but I have a higher income). The agreement says my obligation shall continue for each child until that child turns 18 (unless still in high school...then it lasts through school).... View More

answered on Oct 21, 2019
You can search online for a free florida child support calculator. It will require each of your current net incomes and health insurance costs for each parent and the remaining child. You can then calculate the child support for one child instead of two.
My purpose here isn’t to keep my child from her mother. I allow her mother to spend time with her whenever she comes to town, or whenever we’re in her town. My issue is, mom has had a suspended license for over a year and a half, but she hasn’t a vehicle until now. The last time she had a... View More

answered on Oct 14, 2019
No. Regardless of what the situation is with your ex not having a drivers license you cannot lawfully disobey the existing custody order--unless and until the judge changes it. So instead of dreaming up all the negative possibilities that might occur if your ex starts driving on her suspended... View More
collects from me gets pregnant from someone else leaves him then goes to collect from him does this or can this help or affect me in anyway good or bad

answered on Oct 14, 2019
FYI, in Florida, all fathers are legally responsible for the well-being of their own children. That means the child support you pay to your ex-wife is for the benefit of YOUR child only. It also means that any new child support your ex-wife may get from the father of her new child is for the... View More
The non custodial parent has court for non payment of child support. Do I have to be there

answered on Oct 14, 2019
You should ask the person who is prosecuting the case (DOR?). Sometimes you need to be there and other times you do not.
Money due to my mom. Can I give up my rights to this money or my mom has to give up her rights? My father doesn't have any money. The letter threatens the loss of his license, passport or jail time. I now live in Florida and my father lives in AZ.

answered on Oct 7, 2019
The sate collection effort does not involve you; why? Because Florida is collecting old support due to your mother, not to you. However, it may be possible for your mother to intercede and tell the Florida Department of Revenue that she no longer wants Florida to prosecute your father; and tell... View More

answered on Oct 1, 2019
You need to go to court so that the judge or hearing officer can resolve the conflict.
Due to financial problems and no permanent place of living my minor son and me temporarily moved abroad to my parents’ house. That was agreed with my husband. But shortly after, he decided to separate and then to divorce (FL). We were married for almost 9 years.

answered on Sep 25, 2019
Alimony is based on one party's need and the other party's ability to pay, as well as the length of the marriage. Where you live is not a specific factor. Child support is based on each parent's net income. The number of overnights that the child spends with each parent is also a... View More
been marry for 20 yrs. have 3 kids 18,14,and12. my husband wants a divorce. just found out that he's been seeing and now moving in with his a girl he's seeing. not giving any money nor helping with the kids. dont call the kids nor amswer our calls he comes in thw house when he wants when... View More

answered on Sep 23, 2019
First of all, if you feel your life is being threatened, you should go to the courthouse ASAP and file for a restraining order. You should then make contact with a divorce attorney to schedule a consultation and obtain advise specific to your situation.

answered on Sep 23, 2019
If it's a Puerto Rican child support order, you should ask this question in Justia › Ask a Lawyer › Puerto Rico › Child Support ›.
She has a live in boyfriend and his two children. I would like custody of my children as I am able to provide for them if I am not paying mortgage for a home I am not living in.

answered on Sep 17, 2019
You are always going to share your children with the mother. If you want to alter the timesharing schedule then you need to return to court on a Petition for Modification. There you can explain to the court why the schedule should be changed.
Hi, I was served a paternity summons. The "father" has had 16% time with my son, and now wants 50/50 or possibly more. Also wants me to pay for his attorney fees
On the actual paperwork I was served, the father's name was incorrect. It was a name I have never heard of. My... View More

answered on Sep 16, 2019
You must timely file a response to the petition, regardless of the incorrect name. If there's no way the named person can be the child's father, you would indicate that in your response. It is best for you to have an attorney representing you on this, especially since the other side has... View More

answered on Sep 15, 2019
File a motion and bring witnesses to court to prove your allegations.
I'm in Florida with a Florida support order. My ex fled to Puerto Rico to avoid garnishment, he is currently $100,000 in past support due. I've been looking for him for over 10 years and just found out he's back in Puerto Rico due to them garnishing his wages, suspending his license... View More

answered on Sep 12, 2019
Assuming that there is a current court order on timesharing, you must go to court in order to move to another state. As part of the modification child support will be recalculated. You will need to show the court that the move is in the best interests of the child.
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