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I filed for divorce. My “wife” accused me of domestic violence and I was unable to see my son for 7 months. She also took out a civil injunction against me while I still had the ankle monitor. She filed the civil injunction the same day of hearing I had on motion to amend pretrial conditions... View More 
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.
parent have to turn in in order to start the process in getting the minor child back? Paperwork included in the summons was a verified petition for sole custody of minor child and modification of child support, notice of related cases, notice of social security number, UCCJEA and notice of... View More
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answered on Mar 30, 2023
You need to read the verified petition for sole custody of minor child and modification of child support and answer each numbered paragraph ADMIT or DENY. After you do that then a hearing can be scheduled on the merits. At the hearing you can present your evidence through testimony and exhibits.... View More
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answered on Mar 29, 2023
You need to ask this question of a lawyer in PR. What matters is where the court order for child support was issued. In Florida the marriage of a child would end child support. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
Court order ends 6/2023 how soon can mother request extension for college
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answered on Mar 8, 2023
In Florida, unless your settlement agreement said something about college, child support terminates on eighteenth birthday or high school graduation. No extensions. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
Both kids are over 21and both custodial parents are deceased. How do I resolve this case so my bench warrant in florida can be cleared
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answered on Mar 7, 2023
You need to resolve the child support issue with whatever court issued the order. If you believe that there is no longer an obligation then file a motion with the court explaining why. If the court agrees then the arrearage can be resolved. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
answered on Feb 28, 2023
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I pay my child support every week, it comes directly out of my check from work. More than the original court ordered amount is withdrawn and put towards back pay to the arrears. Even still, the department of revenue is increasing my arrears every week. Last week it went up $83.55. Why is this... View More
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answered on Feb 26, 2023
If you pay through the central depository/ state disbursement unit you should have an online account. You can review an accounting of your payments and additions. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
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answered on Feb 15, 2023
No. This type of payment would fall under equitable distribution (the division of assets and liabilities) and not income. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
Mother behind in rent from loss of job on 10/31. Mother back at work 12/19. She's trying to get caught up.
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answered on Feb 13, 2023
Timesharing and child support are two separate issues. You cannot have timesharing taken away because you are not paying child support. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
Judge allowed mother to temp relocate back to NY. I have to pay travel expense for my son who is 5 years old which consist of flight ($300-$500) in addition unaccompanied minor fee ($300RT).
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answered on Feb 8, 2023
Generally speaking, when a party is unemployed, for child support purposes, they are imputed (assumed) to be earning minimum wage. If you cannot afford the timesharing based on a minimum wage income then you should return to court and ask for a modification. Because this can be a complex issue... View More
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answered on Nov 3, 2022
If you have an active warrant you can be arrested anywhere, including another court hearing.
Initial decree had father/non-custodial, 4 years later father got court order custody. Child left back with non-custodial parent/mother (never changed court order), child left at 19, now is 21 demanding continuation of child support to the custodial parent/father.
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answered on Oct 18, 2022
You need to carefully read the original order and what it says about termination. In Florida child support ends at 18 or high school graduation. If your order is from another state it may extend child support to 21. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
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answered on Oct 6, 2022
Child support is based specifically on each parent's income. Unless paying off the loan will increase your income (the amount of money you earn, not spend) then there will be no change. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
my ex girlfriend may open a child support case on me if she finds out i am newly married. Can my pre nup in Florida protect my new wife from my ex trying to add my new wifes personal income for child support case in Puerto Rico?
answered on Sep 23, 2022
The mother of your child cannot force your wife to pay child support in Florida, whether the mother sues in Florida, Puerto Rico, or elsewhere. Child support would be your obligation, not that of your wife. If your ex does file for child support, you and your wife probably should not own property... View More
The judge was very clear that it needs to be paid on the 1st of the month and not any later. but it never comes on the first of the month. it comes randomly all different times of the month and I cannot budget because I don't know when it's coming and I want to have the judge enforce it... View More
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answered on Sep 21, 2022
Unless your ex is self employed, the best thing that you can do is to ask for an income deduction order, which is your right under the law. With that order the child support would be deducted directly from his pay check by the state and then forwarded to you. Speak with a local family lawyer for... View More
The mother of my child filed a lawsuit against me for child support money. I haven’t worked in three years due to work injuries and I’m unable to work because of my restrictions. I send my medical files to the department of revenue. I asked them to modify my support payment. Even when I was... View More
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answered on Sep 20, 2022
You must deal directly with the court that issued the child support order. File a motion and explain your situation. Timesharing and child support are not directly related, meaning if one parent withholds the child that is not a reason to not pay child support. You are raising complicated issues... View More
If I’m unable to work because I’m disabled. Can the mother of my child sue me for money even if I have medical evidence? I just gave the court my documents files for proof but the mother of my child is still pursuing a lawsuit to give her money when I can not work at all.
answered on Sep 19, 2022
File a modification on child support to adjust your payment while you are in that situation. Do your best to get a job when you can so you can still support your child. It is every parent's responsibility to provide for their children.
Talk to your attorney to know how best to proceed.
They are grown he is seeking back child support for the time I had them. What can I do?
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answered on Sep 19, 2022
You need to get a hearing before the court that issued the child support order to explain what happened. You should have returned to court when he gave you the children. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
When my child turns 18, he has graduated HS, will my supposed now be 440 per month?
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answered on Sep 19, 2022
You should speak with a local family law attorney to recalculate your child support for one child. It does not automatically go to half and it could even be lower than half. More importantly, you want to record the change with the court so that you are protected if there is a dispute in the future... View More
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answered on Sep 15, 2022
If you have a legal child support obligation then you must return to court to modify that legal obligation. The custodial parent losing custody will not "automatically" change your obligation. Speak with a local family lawyer for more specific advice.
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