When filling out a child support guidelines worksheet, can I file it at the court house with just my financial information?

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   Brent Allan Rose

   Tampa Family Law Attorney

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   Answered June 07, 2012 16:35. If you are past the time when your ex was supposed to file a financial affidavit, give you pay stubs, etc., then you can estimate your ex's income on the guidelines worksheet. Estimate really high and watch your ex suddenly file a financial affidavit and comply with mandatory disclosure.

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   Marian Lindquist

   Fort Lauderdale Family Law Attorney

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   Answered June 08, 2012 08:41. You can't calculate the support without estimating the other party's income. I like Attorney Rose's strategy.

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   Ophelia Bernal-MoraPro

   Orlando Family Law Attorney

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   Answered June 08, 2012 08:38. Estimate his income.

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