While they certainly have the right to try to get retroactive child support, I cannot imagine that it could be in the tens of thousands of dollars...

After divorce mediation, an agreement made on how much child support will be paid

Usually, there will be an Income Deduction (Withholding) Order entered by the court that will instruct the employer how much to deduct for child...

I had heard that a personal check for child support is considered a gift and the state does not consider it as payment

If the child support is supposed to be paid through the depository, there may be language indicating that you will not credit for payments made...

I need to find a family attorney . I am considering filing for separation ,

The state of Florida does not recognize "legal separation." However, you are able to enter into an agreement with your spouse that would cover...

Is there a paper form for motion for extension?

Here is a form from Lee County. You may have to change some of the wording, but this is a start,.

Ex wife asking for lawyers fees

Given the facts as you have stated, it appears unlikely that the court would require you to pay her attorney fees. That does not mean that she...

Yes, a party can be served at either their home or work address.

Generally, spouses are each entitled to one-half of the value of the other spouse's retirement assets that accrued during the marriage.

What is best way to serve spouse with supplemental petition if address is unknown but still has an attorney on file?

You can contact the attorney and see if they would be willing to accept service on behalf of your former wife. However, from what you are saying,...

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My child has turned 18 but not graduated high school. Can his mother still petition for additional Child Support?

The courts will generally extend a child support obligation beyond the child's 18th birthday if they are still enrolled in high school and working...