Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
Final Judgement
In the final judgement in 1998 i gave ex custody of two children, in 2000 we got back together had another child and 7 months after the new child in 2000 he left and left me with all 3 children, now in 2004 he wants the children back, do i have a chance to fight this in court? I have received from him child support for all three children for the last almost four years. They have lived with me.
Please help me.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Final Judgement
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You will need to file a Petition for Modification of Custody and Child Support. There is a form available at the Florida Supreme Court site at: www.flcourts.org
This is a very difficult and complicated legal proceeding and requires certain proof. I strongly recommend that you retain a family attorney to work with you on this matter.
Scott R. Jay, Esq., 305-249-8000