Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Child Custody and Child Support

Get back before the Court and get the order modified. I assume the ex-wife agrees with the custody and if so then she has no need for child support?

But do it legally and best to have a lawyer with you when you do.

Re: Child Custody and Child Support

You need to file a Supplemental Petition to Modify Child Support and Child Custody. You should also file a Motion To Abate Child Support Arrears.

The above information is provided without any consideration having been provided, and without full knowledge of all of the facts.

An internet inquiry is no substitution for an in-office consultation with an attorney.

If your situation falls within the Greater Tampa Bay area, I would be happy to schedule you for a no obligation half hour office consultation. The main office is in Largo, with a satellite location in Tampa.

Good Luck, Elliot Goldstein

Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein, P.A.

Re: Child Custody and Child Support

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You need to go back to court and file a motion to modify the original order by changing the primary residential (or custodial) parent. At the same time, you should move to abate the child support and then ask for child support from the mother. Please keep in mind that her heart may change when you do this and she may demand that the child be returned to her because she will be losing her meal ticket.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.