Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I currently have a child support order that was filed back in 2006. I was let go from my job so I filed for modification, I also decided to file a parenting plan since i've never had one and my son is nine.

We went to mediation back in May and the decision by the meditator was that that session ended in an impasse. Since then, there has not been a court date set and I have been going back and forth with my sons mother. I have since moved closer to my son (within the same county) and have tried to see my son more, which i have not been able to, matter of fact i have not seen him SINCE i have moved back in November. My sons mother is very manipulative so i decided to make all communications with her attorney, but that has fallen on deaf ears.

Now my question. I am wondering since i have moved closer and would like to see my son on a regular basis, is it better that i file a new parenting plan and ask for another meditation session with my new request, or just schedule a court date?

Hope i made sense. Thank you in advance.


Asked on 12/16/12, 7:24 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Dawn Marie Bates-Buchanan Bates-Buchanan & Savitsky Law Group, P.A.

I would suggest filing a amended parenting plan based on your relocation. I would also file a motion for temporary relief and get a court date and at least get something going on a temporary basis. You can get the temporary motion form on the Florida Supreme Courts Website, which is www.flcourts.org. I would really suggest your hiring an attorney to at least go with you to the temporary hearing. Good Luck.

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Answered on 12/16/12, 8:01 pm
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

I would prepare an amended parenting plan, and at the saame time set the matter for a court hearing. Contact my office for free consultation 727-446-7659.

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Answered on 12/17/12, 3:31 am
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

My colleague Ms. Bates-buchana has given you sound advice. When dealing with children you really need to have an attorney. Remember there are no do overs and from your own words after the mediation all stopped - that is because the bio mom knows you don't know what else to do and she plans to stall you as far as she can. Get an attorney - its the best advice I can give you.

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Answered on 12/17/12, 5:20 am


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