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I own property and am trying to sell it. I owe back child support however I am on a current payment arrangement for the reers and current that it owed. When selling the property can the state still hold a lean against my property when on an active payment arrangement
answered on Oct 23, 2023
You do not mention if there is already a lien filed or if there is just the threat of a lien. If the lien is already filed there is probably nothing that you can do. Regardless, you need to be in touch with the agency that is enforcing the child support to confirm what will happen upon the sale of... View More 
answered on Oct 22, 2023
Have you filed a Motion For Modification of child support based on the current time sharing arrangements?
The date of filing the motion is the date the modification would be retroactive after a hearing or modification agreement though if reached through agreement can vary.
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answered on Oct 20, 2023
This subforum is for discussion of Florida law. You might want to post your question in Justia > Ask a Lawyer > Minnesota.
As a father I was awarded 100% custody of our two young children through a domestic violence injunction order. Mother responded with a petition for paternity. I wasn't able to afford legal representation for trial on September 29th and somewhat poorly represented myself and the interest of our... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2023
Technically, you should follow whatever the judge orders, even if it is verbal. The written order should match what was said verbally. If you have an issue with what you should do then you must return to court to ask for clarification. If you have concerns about the children missing school when... View More
My husband was arrested on 4, 3-4 year old arrest orders for child support purges. He is current on payments at this time as it has been getting taken out of his paychecks for atleast 5 years. We can not afford the purge amount or for him to serve the time in jail.
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answered on Oct 16, 2023
Yes, there may be something that can be done to have old child support purge orders dropped in Florida. You can pay the purge amount, file a motion to modify the purge order, or file a motion to quash the arrest warrant. For personalized legal advice tailored to your unique circumstances, it's... View More
They were never married, only had twins. I believe she will as for child support after we are married. Is there anyway to protect myself at all or should we not get married?
answered on Oct 11, 2023
Unless you legally adopt the children you will have no legal obligation to them, child support or otherwise. As far as protections with your potential spouse, you can enter into a prenuptial agreement. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
In 05 I was ordered to pay almost $1k a month in child support. I changed jobs and filed a modification. the children’s mother heard about this and moved and never gave the state her new address. her D.L address doesn’t match her residence. all modification were denied as the state can’t... View More
answered on Oct 3, 2023
Although it is possible, generally payors do not go to jail for not paying child support. If you are ordered to pay a specific amount and you have that amount in your possession (bank account, etc.) then you can be ordered to pay by a certain time or be jailed. This is called you having the keys to... View More
They only visited her maybe once a year or every other year but I should not be obligated to pay her. Should have she paid child support to me or my mom since we had them, not knowing the laws how could have we known what to do.
answered on Oct 3, 2023
Why do you think that you need to pay child support? If there is a court order that says that you need to pay child support then you need to file a motion with the court that issued the order explaining that the children have lived with you. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
My children have missed their prescribed weekend with me three times in the last 2 months. I believe this makes it necessary to file for her to be held in contempt. She also started working recently, as she was formerly on disability, so I need to renegotiate child support as well.
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answered on Sep 18, 2023
To find pro bono legal assistance for child support and custody matters in Florida, you can start by reaching out to local legal aid organizations, the Florida Bar Association's pro bono program, and nearby law schools that may have clinics or programs offering free legal services.... View More
I share 50/50 custody of my children with my ex in FL. My child has autism and receives ssi each month. My ex is the sole payee for this money. Does this count toward HER monthly net income when determining my child support payments?
answered on Sep 11, 2023
SSI received by a child does not count as a parent's income; however, it is part of the child support calculation and should reduce your obligation. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
I want to modify my child support because I’m not making nearly as much as I once was. The other side said they’re going to request my bank statements. I occasionally have family send me money through it when I can’t afford things, will that affect it? I’m struggling to pay the amount... View More
answered on Sep 7, 2023
Child support is based on your income, which you can prove with pay stubs if you are a W-2 employee. As long as the loans from your family are not regular (emergency only) then they should not count towards your income. However, you may have to show the bank statements to prove that. Speak with a... View More
We have two small toddlers together that he threatened to kill himself in front of and beat and attacked me in front of them
answered on Sep 4, 2023
The law is that you have an equal opportunity to hire a lawyer. You may need to go to court to have your husband ordered to contribute to your attorney's fees. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
My daughters father makes child support payment by depositing it to my account at the bank on the 1st of every month. This month he didnt do it and did not respond after i reminded him. I want to file for child support payments through the state of florida. How can I do that? He lives in broward i... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2023
Contact the Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Program:
https://childsupport.floridarevenue.com/
I am currently married but seperated and I would like to set up custody arrangements so that my spouse can see our child. If I do that before the divorce will that affect child support payments?
answered on Aug 30, 2023
The two parents can voluntarily enter into a parenting plan. As long as you both agree and sign then it is a binding contract between the two of you which can be used later if you divorce. Technically there is no child support due while you remain married. Once child support begins it will be based... View More
I need to establish paternity with the other man and seek child support because my husband was automatically put on her birth certificate
answered on Aug 14, 2023
Your husband is the "legal" father and is responsible for child support unless the other father comes forward voluntarily. At that point you cold file a petition to disestablish paternity and switch the responsibility from your husband, the "legal" father, to the biological... View More
My wife and I agreed to a "short version" marriage settlement agreement back in Dec. 2022. I get 5 days/week timesharing with our son, she gets 2. The child support was based on this timesharing plan.
Since Dec. 2022, she has not seen our son once and the divorce is not final.... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2023
Child support and timesharing are always modifiable until the children emancipate. You should keep a calendar and record every overnight that mom misses. You can use that as evidence when you seek to modify. You could also file the modification now. Your case is open, the agreement is binding, and... View More
We have 50/50 custody of 3 kids and child support was not granted for either party. My career changed and I now make a substantial amount more than what I was making at the time of divorce, which has been final for over 2 years. She’s unable to obtain employment and was a stay at home mom when we... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2023
She can go back to court and file a request for alimony and child support. She'll have the burden to prove that there is a need for those kinds of support and that you are capable of providing it. Talk to a lawyer to know how you can be prepared if this happens.
I’m in the process of getting divorce and we have come to agreement to split child’s expense. He insisted on 50/50 physical and legal custody. I’m currently working and he hasn’t employed for over a year. If I agreed with 50/50 custody and put into parenting plan, would judge honor it or... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2023
Child support is calculated pursuant to the formula in the statute (law). The judge can only waive the exchange of child support if the amount is de minimus (very low). It may be possible (outside of court) for you and the other parent to agree to something different but that can create other... View More
I am the petitioner and I have petitioned the court to establish paternity and other related relief, however, the father has hired an attorney (I am pro se) and the father wants time-sharing and has declared to be the Father but I want a paternity first. I don't know what form to file to... View More
answered on Jul 15, 2023
If it was not in your initial pleading, file a motion for DNA testing. If you filed saying that he is the father and his answer admits that he is the father then paternity is established. You can ask the court for a partial final judgment of paternity. Speak with a local family attorney for more... View More
Childs father may have been deported back to Haiti from florida
answered on Jul 14, 2023
A Florida child support order is enforceable on the father wherever he is. However, you would need to engage a lawyer in Haiti to pursue the father and answer the legal issue of whether it can be legally enforced in Haiti. In Florida, the child support owed would accrue like any other debt. The... View More
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