Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I know this lady who has had her two children adopted by her husband and she still has her ex-husband pay child support. They are going to court soon and what could happened to her? The adoption has been final for some time now.


Asked on 1/05/11, 1:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Tracy Newmark The Newmark Law Firm, PA

Depending upon how she obtained the adoption by the step parent, she may have some serious problems. She may be receiving child support arrears from the biological father (which is not a problem and fully lawful), but if she is receiving ongoing support for children that were legally and appropriately adopted by the step father she is likely going to have to repay the support paid since the adoption was finalized.

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Answered on 1/10/11, 8:25 pm
Lucreita Becude Lucreita D. Becude, P.A.

I would agree with Tracy Newmark. Depending on the outcome of the case in family court, it would be up to the bio father to press charges for a criminal charge.

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Answered on 1/11/11, 6:28 am


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