Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Apply for child support

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If you are below the federal poverty guidelines, then you can apply for free legal aid to help you. You can also call the office of the local clerk of the court and see if they have any "self help" package available for sale. Failing such, you will need to visit a law library and do the necessary research to help yourself.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Apply for child support

You can file in Florida. If you cannot afford an attorney and do not qualify for legal aid, your local courthouse may have a self-help department. At a minimum, the clerks at the courthouse will point you in the right direction to get you started.