Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
My ex filed an IDO to reduce my Child Support since our eldest turned 18. Unfortunately my Alimony is combined and the employer is only deducting the child support. I have no idea what to file with the court now and cannot afford an attorney. Searching the forms, help!
3 Answers from Attorneys
While I do not know of any standard form for this type of situation, be informed that In Florida, with family law cases, depending on the parties' comparative financial resources, the Courts have the discretion to hold one party responsible for all, or part, of the other's attorney fees and costs. In other words, if the other party has significantly stronger financial resources, do not assume that you will not be able to afford to retain an attorney.
If you opt to proceed without the assistance of counsel, be aware that you will not be entitled to a �do over� if things go badly.
The above information is provided without any consideration/payment having been received, and without full knowledge of all of the facts.
An internet inquiry is no substitution for an in-office consultation with an attorney.
Sincerely, Elliot Goldstein
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file an amendment to the IDO and request a hearing on the matter. Explain then to the Judge what the deal is and have a New IDO ready to present to the Judge.
Set a hearing with the court to clarify the order and how the clerk will assess the monies each month. Contact my office for free consultation.