Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
I was fired on May 2, 2009 and unable to pay child support to my ex husband. I have filed a Modification of child support and I am awaiting a hearing date. Is there another way I could have handled this? What does abatement mean in terms of child support?
Asked on 9/22/09, 3:34 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Brent Rose
The Orsini & Rose Law Firm
Technically, when you lose your job, you are supposed to file a motion to abate support. Abate means "stop," either temporarily or permanently. But your motion to modify should work. If you want, you can file an amended motion, changing it to a motion to abate, asking that child support, or, at least, child support payments, stop until you get a job.
Answered on 9/22/09, 4:19 pm
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