Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
child support through mediation
My ex and I went through mediation in fla. in may 05.. I agreed to pay child support and maintain medical on my daughter, and my ex was in charge of her education. (She was in private school). 4 months after this mediation, I was facing chemo trtmnts, which were debilitating, then diagnosed with cancer 8 mos later. Took 2 years. Now have disibility due to inoperable neck problem. Ex is now holding me in contempt for nonpayment, and hearing in front of magistrate is in Jan. I have judges ruling on disibility going back to 9/04. before mediation, I am overwhelmed with this, by the way, we have joint custody.. how do I handle this since I can not afford attorney will be representing myself.. please help.. thank you... Sherril
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: child support through mediation
Bring all of your proof, your medical records, bank statements, anything you have & you should be OK.