I do not understand how % of time is calculated for the Xspouse program. I have 50% of time with one child, 0% with another.

The system reflects the average timeshare you have with regard to all your children [i.e. the sum of all your timeshare factors divided by the...

Can you give up your rights to a child you dont see or know and the other parents spouse is supporting the child?

You have no ability to voluntarily divest yourself of your legal, moral and ethical obligation to support your child. Should your ex and her...

Does my spouse still have to support this household until divorce settlement?

Without orders for child and spousal support you will most likely get nothing from him. Be sure to include these in your request for orders and be...

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Can I have child support re-arrears recalculated/erased going back 5 years if I can provide proof of been unemployed?

The Court has no jurisdiction to retroactively modify your support obligation - it is prohibited from doing so under Federal Law. Thus, the Court...

How does a potential father of a child take steps to establish paternity, support, etc.

you need to file an action for paternity in the state that has jurisdiction over all the issues you wish to address. While FL has jurisdiction to...

A court ordered payment plan DOES NOT limit the ability of the DCSS to seek to collect the obligation that is due in full from whatever source...

Can a Private attorney garnish unemployment for child support?

UIB is not garnished - it is subject to an intercept, which is an administrative process. You will need to open a case with the DCSS in order to...

My sons dad stopped paying child support when there is an order in place, what is my next step? I don't have money for a lawyer

Go back to the child support enforcement agency and discuss the matter with them. See what they are willing and able to do as the next appropriate...

Child support case closed then re-opened. Am I on the hook for everything while it was closed?

It is an all too common misconception that the closing of a case with the Department of Child Support Services somehow has an effect on the order...

The letter is meaningless and of no legal significance. No one can voluntarily disposes themselves of the obligation to support a child that is...