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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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
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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.
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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.
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.
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?
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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.
We have two small toddlers together that he threatened to kill himself in front of and beat and attacked me in front of them
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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/
Last Year I have had my kids 24/7 with him spending little time with them , he rarely calls or text . And he does nothing financially for them.
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answered on Jul 14, 2023
Based on what you are describing you can return to court and request a modification of the court order. The new order would reflect the time the children spend with you and child support would also be recalculated. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
Father lives in PR. Always threaten me not to file for CS bcause he took care of our other 2 daughters now over 21. My son needs help for college. Should I file a claim in PR since in FL age is 18th and does not recognize college expenses and support after 18th? Can I file for back child support?
answered on Jun 26, 2023
Based on the information provided, it appears unlikely that you can file a new case for child support in Florida. However, I recommend you consult with a local attorney who can assess your unique circumstances. Furthermore, it may be beneficial to consult with an attorney in Puerto Rico to... View More
He has been absent for nearly her entire life (almost 9 years). Looking into child support/back pay. He has moved out of state now and I am to be wed next spring and would like my future husband to adopt her. Looking for any advice on the first steps and the best way to go about this.
answered on Jun 17, 2023
In Florida, in order for an unmarried biological Father to have parental rights, the Father would need to file an action with the Court to establish paternity. Consult with an attorney to determine what type of notice the biological father is entitled to as it pertains to the step parent adoption.
I need proof my now deceased grandfather was my legal guardian, he also collected my child support to his name on my behalf and I want to obtain those copies.
answered on Jun 7, 2023
Call the Clerk of Court and ask them if they have those records from that long ago. They might not have records of child support he received; you might need to subpoena such records from his bank, if you have some sort of cause of action that somehow survived any applicable statute of limitations.
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answered on Jun 6, 2023
One would have to read the motion to be sure, but I would guess that an order holding one party in contempt of court has previously been entered, and now that same party is moving to vacate the order.
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answered on Jun 5, 2023
You must first look at your current child support order. It should have a termination date. If it is an order from a Florida court then child support normally ends at 18. If it is a court order from PR then you need to contact an attorney there.
Me and the father have decided on the amount that we would like to child support for the next remaining three children. Are we able to agree on an amount and have it filed with the courts?
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answered on May 14, 2023
You cannot waive the requirement of each filing financial affidavits. There are ways to justify a specific child support amount but you must first do the calculation based on the financial affidavit numbers. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
My brother lives with my parents; so does his ex and their 9 year old child. The ex says my brother is going to owe tons of back child support even though she has lived in my parents home rent-free for 10 years and my parents frequently care for and provide for the child financially.
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answered on May 2, 2023
If both parents and the child live under the same roof there may not be any child support owed. Worst case, in most cases the law is that you can only go back in time two years for retroactive support. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
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answered on Apr 18, 2023
That may be a good idea but you should probably hire an attorney to draft this request and the amended petition for you.
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