Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

How much arrears are you. Bring your financial records with you to show that you are unable to pay the original amount. If possible ask for a decrease in the amount. You should have filed a modification of child support reducing the amount you could pay. If you are honest with the Judge and have your records available (do a financial affidavit - get it off the Florida Family Law website) and also have it ready to give to the Judge. If you need assitance, contact my office.

In addition to what Ms. Becude said, you should know that jail time is usually reserved for those who refuse to pay, not for those who can't pay. If you are sentenced to jail, the law requires that a purge amount be set and that you be given a chance to pay the purge before going to jail. Even if you go to jail, you should be entitled to release upon payment of the purge.