Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Child Custody

My divorce was finalized in Washington State in 1998. Since that time I have moved to Florida with my 9 year old, who was only two months old at the time of my divorce. I currently have an order of support through the State of Washington. My question is, if I were to move the State enforcing my child support order to Florida would the State of Washington still have jurisdiction over the exsisting parenting plan and child support. Or would it need to be redone in the State of Florida. In the past I have had to hire attorneys in Washington State to represent me in these matters . Would it be more adventageous to have the State of Florida enforce child support? What would be the pro's and con's of doing so. Also, I am the custodial parent, my ex-husband currently has my son for five weeks in the summer and every Christmas. I have to pay for the travel at Christmas. Is this usually the responsibility of the custodial parent?


Asked on 7/14/07, 10:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: Child Custody

NOTE: This communication is not intended as and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Rather, it is intended solely as a general discussion of legal principles. You should not rely on or take action based on this communication without first presenting ALL relevant details to a competent attorney in your jurisdiction and then receiving the attorney's individualized advice for you. By reading the "Response" to your question or comment, you agree that the opinion expressed is not intended to, nor does it, create any attorney-client relationship, nor does it constitute legal advice to any person reviewing such information, nor will it be considered an attorney-client privileged communication. If you do not agree, then stop right here, and do not read any further.

This is obviously a rewrite of your earlier post. Frankly, you have asked many questions and the responses require quite a bit of analysis which cannot be done in a short response. You should meet with a local attorney who can review your papers and orders and give you a detailed response to all of your issues.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 7/14/07, 11:27 am


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