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Filed a domestic violence injunction in Pinellas county on 2-22-2023 ( she don't live in Santa Rosa county neither do I ever. Then on 12-07-2023 filed for divorce in pinellas county, the day after I filed my answer to the divorce she filed violations of the injunction she says happened feb 3 ,... View More 
answered on Oct 2, 2024
Sounds like you have a mess on your hands. You need a very good divorce attorney to sort this out. If there is a warrant for your arrest, that needs to be cleared first.
Court file ( about 2 weeks ago) wanting to transfer my child support case in Santa Rosa to Pinellas county fl where my soon to be ex wife filed our divorce case after Santa Rosa county charged me with contempt of court for not paying child support even though child support says I'm current... View More
answered on Sep 30, 2024
You need to request a hearing in the court where you have asked for the transfer. They should either grant the transfer or deny it and explain why. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
The husband is also unemployed.
answered on Sep 26, 2024
Just check the box that says "unemployed" and mark "0" on the income section. You can still complete the expenses, assets, and liabilities portion of the form.
answered on Sep 1, 2024
You do not mention if you have an arrearage. If the balance owed is paid off then you need to return to the court that issued the child support order and request a termination of the order. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
answered on Aug 29, 2024
Look up your local legal aid agency. Some counties also offer child support help through the state attorney's office or the attorney general's office. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
Can she pursue child support from the father of the other two children at the same time?
answered on Jul 3, 2024
Yes, she can seek child support from the fathers of each child.
answered on May 15, 2024
There is space to indicate that you are unemployed. On the affidavit or in court you will be asked what efforts you are making to find a job. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
We have been separated for 5 years now. She is remarried and has another child with her husband. She does not work and stays home with all the kids and homeschools them. Her husband makes approximately double what I make, and they live a lavish lifestyle, yet I send her money each week. This is a... View More
answered on Apr 30, 2024
A new spouse’s income doesn’t count for child support. You need to go to court for a formal parenting plan if you don’t have one. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
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answered on Apr 6, 2024
If it goes to trial, you will need to have witnesses to the DV incident or incidents, Records from cases that was dismissed are hearsay and therefore not admissible.
answered on Apr 2, 2024
There is a percentage limit on what can be taken from your net disposable monthly income, generally 50% for child support. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
I remarried in 2019 when my son, who lives with his mother in PR, was 12 years old. I live in Florida and I'm in perfect health but the question still arise. My son will be 18 this June and planning to go to college. I know that I need to pay child support most likely beyond him reaching 25... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2024
The child support obligation is yours alone (not new wife) and will terminate on your death.
Petitioner filed for dissolution of marriage. Respondent answered and filed a counter petition. Petitioner answered with a general denial. What is next?
answered on Feb 5, 2024
Next is the exchange of mandatory disclosure. Read family rule 12.285 for the list of what is required. After the parties exchange the discovery (documents) then the court will probably order you to participate in mediation. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice
My son 22 male and his girlfriend have know of this and just informed me as well as my daughter the child in question to receive the child support what should i do? i live in jacksonville florida.
answered on Feb 3, 2024
Even though one parent has a child support obligation to the other, they cannot control what the money is spent on. As long as the child is properly taken care of there is nothing to be done. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
My stepdaughter has been living with my husband (her father) and I for over a year in the States. We have been paying the child support this entire time and mom has been keeping it. How do we go about stopping the payments?
answered on Jan 12, 2024
You need to file a motion with the court that issued the child support order letting them know that the child now lives with you. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
A father is awarded custody of a child following a divorce. Since the father is in service at the time, temporary custody goes to the paternal grandparents pending the father's return from duty per the divorce agreement. Upon return the father never assumes custody, the child remains with... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2023
You need to return to the court that issued the most recent order on custody/ timesharing and ask for clarification (or modification) if the circumstances have changed. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
I have not filed for divorce yet but have told my husband I want one. He has now quit his high paying job and says he is looking for another lower paying job. Could this be an attempt to get out of paying so much for child support?
answered on Nov 29, 2023
When a divorce is filed, any wage earner is expected to continue to earn at the same level unless the reduction in income is out of their control. Child support is based on each parent’s income. If a person becomes voluntarily underemployed then you can argue that to the judge. Speak with a local... View More
My child support was closed by the department of revenue as they said I paid all that was owed. Then a few months later I get a notice saying the case is being reopened by the courts saying I still owe almost $5,000. I paid all my arrears it took me a few years after my daughter turned 18 but I got... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2023
The Department of Revenue should have a full accounting of all of your payments, as long as you paid through the central depository. Hopefully when you confirmed that you were paid up you got something in writing. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
answered on Nov 2, 2023
Your daughter needs to contact whoever sent the letter to determine if it is legitimate. If it is, then she needs to contact the court that issued the child support order. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
Florida. Parenting plan states mental health must be mutually agreed. Agreement for provider was reached. Child has been actively going to sessions for several months. Non Custodial parent now states they no longer consent to child seeing provider and is demanding the primary parent to change... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2023
The current law is that either parent my consent to mental health counseling for child. If child is already in counseling by agreement then the parent that wants a change must go to court if no agreement can be reached. Otherwise child continues with current provider. Speak with a local family... View More
answered on Oct 30, 2023
As long as you are asking about family court, you can be ordered to provide insurance for any children that you have. I do not think that you can be ordered to provide health insurance for yourself. There may be circumstances where you can be ordered to have life insurance to secure your child... View More
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