Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
Child Support
My ex husband is over $18,000 behind in child support. He tells the court that he can't work that he is disabled. This is a lie. He was awarded 100% of disability by the VA and has applied for SSD. He has an insurance business and another business that I discovered. Yet when I had subpeoned records he took his name off the business. I believe he is still working and hiding the money. I can no longer afford a lawyer. My ex had 2 foreign nationals that live with him and he supports them yet can't pay for his child. He pays about $400 per month child support and yet the court order says it should be about $800. He is also responsible for 65% of uncovered medical expenses yet says he can't afford it. Can you please help. I don't know where to turn. The judge had made a ruling that there would be no decision until a trial. I can't afford a trial. I applied to child supp enforcement yet they have not helped.
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Re: Child Support
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Unfortunately, there is no magical help here. You should apply to the legal aid office in your jurisdiction to see if they can provide you with an attorney. Also, many local bar associations have pro bono programs where lawyers volunteer to help people who cannot afford the cost of a lawyer. In either program you will be required to submit a financial affidavit to prove that you qualify under the financial guidelines of the respective program.
Scott R. Jay, Esq.
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