Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: child support case

Hello: I just read your question and the two responses. Since I practice in North Fla. and have handled this type of case for years, I thought it might help to have another resonse. The other attys. are correct, you should file a Motion with the court. So long as you do that and appear at a later hearing, the court most likely, will NOT order any punishment. No one mentions the actual child support issue. Were you behind prior to the hearing or was that a hearing to establish or modify support? If you are behind, it ALWAYS looks good to the court if you have made a payment to the depository or to her if that was ordered. If you are behind and can bring it current, the court will love it. If you have to borrow $ or even sell something to get $, do it.

'Hope this helps. If my office can be of any assistance in North Fla. in this or other matters in the future, just give my office a call. Tom Rosenblum, Jacksonville.

Re: child support case

It sounds like you need to file a motion to set aside the contempt this order quickly.I would advise you to retain a lawyer now if you not currently being represented.If you need

my assistance as I practice in this area in palm beach county send me an e-mail with a phone number to reach you.

Re: child support case

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Since the Order of Contempt was entered, you should file a Motion for Rehearing or alternatively, a Motion to Set Aside the Order of Contempt. The Motion should set forth the reasons why you missed the hearing and give a basis why the error was reasonable.

If you do not have an attorney, now would be a good time to consider hiring one. An attorney will know how to argue the motion and would be able to show the court your seriousness based on the hiring of counsel.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.