Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

child support while in jail

My husband has been in jail for 7 mos he is in arrears $8,000 and the ex is pursuing it through DOR to cause more harm. What can we do to stop all action while he is there?


Asked on 1/30/08, 12:34 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose The Orsini & Rose Law Firm

Re: child support while in jail

Child support, as you now know, continues to accrue while he is in jail. You need to file a motion to abate support while he's incarcerated. "Abate," in this context, means "temporarily stop." It's not a standard motion, so you may need the help of a lawyer.

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Answered on 1/30/08, 1:10 pm


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