Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

If my ex and I live in 2 different states, do I file a case on him for back owed child support in the state I reside in, or his? We have a seperation agreement that states he is to pay $800mo in child support, which he stopped paying only months after he signed. At the time, we both lived in NC, so I started a case on him there, but all they did was lower the amount to $50mo for 2 kids (which feeds each of them one meal a week, leaving me to supply the rest while he takes care if his new wifes kids)! He claimed he couldn't work, due to injuries, yet hired a private lawyer :-( The $50 was temporary as it states in the support order and is to be raised when he has a job. He has had a nice paying job for 2yrs now, but I am being told I have to wait 3yrs for the case to be "reviewed"......seriously? So I am wondering if I can open a case in FL which is where I now am and not only go after the back owed of almost $10,000 but also any more due to him working and not reporting it.


Asked on 1/27/13, 6:32 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

You can use either state if you are just seeking to collect child support. Yes you should file in FL. Contact my office for free consultation 727-446-7659.

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Answered on 1/27/13, 11:22 am
Natalie Hall The Law Office of Natalie D. Hall, P.A.

You can register it in Florida but it can only be Modified in a state that has jurisdiction (legal authority) over him. It appears that would be North Carolina as he has never resided in Florida.

Natalie Hall, Esq.

(407) 412-7035

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Answered on 1/28/13, 9:08 am


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