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Her new spouse's insurance primarily covers himself, his own 2 kids, now my ex, and now my 2 kids. "As we all know" there is no increase in cost just to add 2 additional children to a healthcare policy.
Child Supp included health care coverage costs for our own children. She... View More 
answered on Jun 19, 2019
Child support is always modifiable. If you file for a modification the court will look at each parent's current income to do the new calculation. It is possible that the court will take the family health insurance premium and figure out what portion is paid for your children only. It does not... View More
He takes him every other weekend or whenever he wants can I have a case of child support?
Is a paternity case never married.
answered on Jun 19, 2019
Child support is the right of every child in Florida. You do not mention whether you are divorced or if it is a paternity case. Either way you can file for child support.
We were wanting to get married (After he turned 18 and falls off the currently owed) but didn't know if they they would either
A. make him pay more in arrears,
B. ask me to pay the arrears,
C. if we had to wait a specific time frame after he turned 18 to get married etc.
answered on Jun 18, 2019
A: Because he had married you? No.
B: No, he owes it; you would not owe it just because you marry him.
C: No.
First son turned 18 in March and graduated May of 2017, second son just turned 18 in April didn't graduate until May - daughter is 16 and will turn 18 in two years December but won't graduate until May. Dad thinks he can stop sending mom check for $1000 per child and send the kid $500... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2019
Dad is wrong...you need to file a motion for contempt against Dad asap...
answered on Jun 12, 2019
You should be able to if you have majority timesharing. You should consult with a family law attorney. Most Justia lawyers offer a free initial consultation. Call one of us today. Good luck.
Sincerely,
B. Elaine Jones, Esquire
answered on Jun 10, 2019
You can return to court with your ex and tell the Judge that they are willing to waive the arrearage; however, there is no guarantee that the judge will accept the agreement.
My husbands ex wife took his parental rights when the baby was about 3 months old, she does not let him see her much call. She still have him on child support... does he still have to pay
answered on Jun 4, 2019
Yes, child support and visitation are not dependent upon each other; he still has to pay child support. His option is to seek a court order allowing him visitation.
I received a reply from Rand Scott Lieber, Esq. "A: Yes. Child support is calculated based on the whole year and already includes credit for overnights with each parent"--thank you, Sir. However, from the reply I realized I neglected to include a possible relevant detail:
In late... View More
answered on May 21, 2019
The answer is still no. Just because you now have been given extended visitation rights does not mean you can ship payments due to the other (custodial) parent. This issue could (and should) have been brought up during the hearing on the modification agreement. So if you still want to push this... View More
My daughter, 16, spends a month and a half with me during summer vacation from school. Both parents live in Florida.
answered on May 19, 2019
Yes. Child support is calculated based on the whole year and already includes credit for overnights with each parent.
I live in Puerto Rico and so does she. She is 17 right now and will be graduating from High School and attending College in August. She will be 18 in November.
answered on May 17, 2019
If it is a Puerto Rican child support order, you should ask this question in Justia › Ask a Lawyer › Puerto Rico › Child Support ›. If it is from a Florida court, and the order is silent about attending college, no, you would not continue to pay child support after her 18th birthday.
answered on May 16, 2019
There is a maximum that they can take from you, depending on your earnings and the size of your family.
answered on May 6, 2019
As long as the Department of Revenue is not involved you can agree to a lesser amount and close the matter. If DOR is involved then you must get their permission.
Are under Medicaid program.
answered on Apr 30, 2019
Yes you can claim your personal medical insurance as an allowable deduction. There is a spot in the very beginning of the Financial Affidavit for your medical insurance not the children. Look at the Financial Affidavit and read it carefully. Hope this helped. Good luck.
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Expenses. I tried using the online calculators and they are all around$940 .can I use that number to get to an agreement or is not valid.
Thanks in advanced.
answered on Apr 30, 2019
No one is going to check or challenge your numbers. If you have done the calculations and you both agree to the number then you can agree. Child support is always modifiable until the child turns 18 so if there is an error it can be corrected.
My daughter who lives with me in florida for 4 yrs now, receive child support from her dad in Puerto Rico. she will be 18 in 2 months but plans to go to college. does she gets payment till she is 21 or her dad can file to stop child support payments when she turns 18?
answered on Apr 29, 2019
You have not indicated if a Florida court has ordered that he pay child support. Assuming that one has not, child support ends when she turns 18.
She moved 3 years ago and I had to track her down via social media. I have no idea what her address or situation of living is at all. I want to divorce her but I cannot contact her anymore. She violated out 50/50 custody plan as well with her move. Can I divorce her without her appearing. She... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2019
Yes, if you file for divorce and she doesn't respond, she can be defaulted.
Lawyer, I can't afford one. His lawyer is doing the child support calculation . Since I have no knowledge of how is calculated,how do I know they did the correct calculations or will the judge will check the numbers before approval?
answered on Apr 26, 2019
The judge is not going to check it. Ask to see the worksheet in advance. You can look for a lawyer that will give you a free consultation and verify the numbers. There are also free child support calculators online. Although they may not be exact you will be able to confirm that the number is in... View More
i have never received child support because i did not file, I have primary physical custody . As of 11/2018 I retired and reside in the state of Florida where should I and would i need an attorney to file for child support
answered on Apr 25, 2019
You can file for child support after you and the child have made Florida your permanent residence for more than six months. You are not required to have an attorney but you may find it helpful.
The mother has filed a protective order against me and it includes my son,
She is in georgia, but the child support case is in florida
answered on Apr 24, 2019
The issue of child support is not connected to the issue of visitation. If you are liable for child support you cannot lawfully avoid it by saying you can't see the child. File something in the court having jurisdiction; the mother may have violated the divorce decree by moving to Georgia.
I have tried to file for support since 2009, but we have lived in different states and the courts could never seem to get her served. I have a case number from VA and I just received a letter from FL stating that a support case has been opening against. I have sent my son 150.00 every month and... View More
answered on Apr 23, 2019
Unless you do something to prove you are supporting your son who lives with his mother in Florida you will probably end up receiving a final order requiring you to pay additional support. You should contact a lawyer who practices law in Florida, preferably in the city where the new case id being... View More
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