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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
Married for 14 years, 2 kids, housewife, homeschooled child and nursing baby.
answered on Apr 22, 2019
Child support is calculated by a formula in the law based on each of the parent's net incomes and the number of children. There are free child support calculators available online if you have the numbers to enter.
Advise on back payments options process and contact with Florida DOR. Can funds be seized from inheartance of mothers Texas estate in Texas probate.
answered on Apr 15, 2019
It would depend upon whether the funds are immediately payable to the obligor (person who owes the child support) by the estate. Post your question in Justia › Ask a Lawyer › Texas › for more details.
My sons mother lost custody of our son. We had almost 50/50 time sharing. While my son was two, his mother took him away for a year and a half. I had no idea where they were. When I went to child support court they assessed back child support for that period. Since then I have full custody, she has... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2019
Legally you are responsible for child support that accrued while the child lived with mom. Why has support going forward been stopped? If mom were to have a support obligation now that might be able to be used to offset your arrearage. Mom could also agree to waive the arrearage.
answered on Apr 11, 2019
If the entity that enforces child support in your jurisdiction has notified the IRS about the arrearage then they can seize your refund. If this has happened or is happening you should receive a letter from the IRS notifying you about the situation.
On top of the child support hearing I am also interested in what I need to do to file for custody since I was just informed yesterday that he is moving out of state and I do not want an issue where he tries to maybe take them. I am trying to be proactive in this situation and just need to be... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2019
It is always better to have the advice of a lawyer. Child support is based on the parent's net incomes so you will both be required to complete an up to date financial affidavit. Those numbers will then be used to calculate child support, which is a statutory formula.
Regarding... View More
Would a clerk of court/staff be liable for monetary damages stemming from over a decade of inaccurate account maintenance?
The child support account in question was initially given a satisfaction of judgment and closed after the child reached majority. However, after a inquiry for... View More
answered on Apr 4, 2019
It is doubtful there would be liability. You would first have to establish the clerk has a duty to maintain accurate records. It appears you’re asking about holding the clerk civilly liable for this error. I recommend you post your question to a civil lawyer since you’re not seeking to seek... View More
Monies this is in Florida
answered on Apr 2, 2019
Judgments are normally good for 20 years. Off the top of my head, I don't know if that includes child support orders.
answered on Apr 1, 2019
Child support must always be calculated. In addition to equal timesharing the formula uses each parent's net income. Unless both parents earn the exact same income and have the exact same deductions with 50/50 there will always be a child support number.
This is a a Six year old child who’s mother wants dna test only for peace of mind to know who the father is. This was a one night stand. She had originally claimed someone else to be the father after a couple years dna showed he was not . It is left to me and another candidate after other dna... View More
answered on Mar 26, 2019
No, probably not. Child support is to benefit the child. Therefore such a waiver very well might hold up, should she seek to avoid it. I suggest that you refuse, absent a court order.
His son just turned 18 he still in school he might have arrears to pay hes been payinh like 15 yrs at 600 month my husband is on disability
answered on Mar 15, 2019
It has nothing to do with Florida law, so you should ask this in Justia › Ask a Lawyer › Minnesota › Child Support ›. But if there is a child support order in place, you would normally abide by the terms of that order.
I have paid support of my free will for years without court being involved and have had my contact with children consistently limited to a phone call here and there.
answered on Mar 12, 2019
Certainly, but for the particulars of New Jersey law on the subject, you should post in Justia › Ask a Lawyer › New Jersey › Child Support ›. In most places, child support and visitation don't depend on each other at all; a parent can be made to pay child support whether or not he... View More
Case is in Nassau Co. FL. I live in Jacksonville,Fl. Child Support payments are the minimum based on CSG.
answered on Mar 12, 2019
Contact your local legal aid office and ask if they provide this service.
the mother get the money but my Daughter Leaving with me in Florida .How I stop that
answered on Mar 11, 2019
You must start with the court in Alabama that issued the child support order and ask for a modification.
answered on Mar 7, 2019
The Florida court order remains in effect until you go to court in Florida to modify or terminate the order.
I was told to by a judge to read chapter 61
answered on Feb 27, 2019
Perhaps this section, part of Chapter 61, is what the judge was talking about: Florida Statute 61.1301 Income deduction orders.
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0000-0099/0061/Sections/0061.1301.html
Ex; insurance cost 300 per mth under family plan which it's the same cost whether you have 2 children's or 3. If there are 3 children and only 2 belong to 1 father and the other is over 18 and is by another father. Is the premiums divided into 3 and the father of the 2 only has to pay for... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2019
You first have to determine the cost for the children only. Once you have that number the person paying the premium should not be receiving credit for more than they are paying. One possible method is to divide the children's portion of the premium by 3 so that one father pays 2/3 and the... View More
answered on Feb 26, 2019
That depends where the money is now. If they are still holding it and the court ordered that you do not owe it then you can get it back. If it was already sent to the payee and the court said that you do not owe it then you need to take the payee back to court to try and recover it.
It's from Pennsylvania I live in Florida now
answered on Feb 25, 2019
Probably (assuming the child support was supposed to be paid to you as the custodian of the child, and he was the person who was supposed to pay child support), but you really should have asked your question in Justia › Ask a Lawyer › Pennsylvania ›, because it pertains to Pennsylvania law,... View More
DCF have taking picture of my kids and my baby mom the DCF lady said that he is not allow around the kids she sent him to jail and then bail him out I need help what can I do
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answered on Feb 24, 2019
You could file a Petition to Establish Paternity, Timesharing, and Child Support in family court so that you can obtain time and rights to your child if there is no legal DCF case. If there is a legal DCF case, then you can ask for custody in the DCF court.
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