If you rely on “preference of the child” as the sole reason for a change in circumstances in a modification action, the action will fail, as...

How is it possible to have child support payments from two different states on the same child?

It is possible that different states will have separate separate enforcement mechanisms, but the only valid order to be enforced is the order in...

Child support

The answer is somewhat dependent upon what specifically she is “taking you back for child support” to obtain. Most petitions require both parties...

Do I have any right if I pay child support in puerto Rico

At least under Florida law, the obligation to pay child support, and the obligation to allow timesharing are SEPARATE CONCEPTS. One is not...

My dad and his ex-wife own a home together with both names on the title. If my dad want to sell, what can he do??

If his wife is willing to join in the sale, he will have no trouble. If she is not, he can consider a partition sale. Have him contact a real...

Can I relocate my child and I to another state?

You should follow Florida’s Relocation statute (61.13001). Since the father does not have timesharing, your proposed relocation will likely have...

I am curious if my ex spouse can change may not getting child support after 13 years because my son left Friday to live with him

He will need to first file a Petition for Modification. You will have an opportunity to respond. His request for modification, if granted, will be...

Can I still pursue Counseling for my daughter if her Dad insists no? We are in the process of going thru a divorce.

Divorce, especially with child custody issues, is extremely complex. Doing it yourself is fraught with problems and challenges, including, but not...

You will need to file a Petition to Establish Paternity and a Parenting Plan. Contact a family law attorney for advice on how to do that.

My son father was on child support back in 2011 but they closed the case am I still eligible for back pay?

The “case closure” was likely only as to the department of revenues’s (DOR) involvement. Child Support is still a requirement of both parents. If...