Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Modifying Child Support - Procedure
Here's the situation: Mother lives out of state, and about 6 years ago, applied for Food Stamps. As a result, the state of Louisiana came after Father in Florida court (Fla Dept of Revenue/CSE) for child support. There are no other court proceedings for this case. No visitation, etc.

The child is coming to live with Father in June, for at least one year and likely permanently. Father wants to petition to stop the payment of support to the Mother as a result.

Who is the proper person to file a petition with? Should it go to the DOR/CSE attorney? Straight to the court file and schedule a hearing? Or, would a new case need to be filed?

Also, how far in advance should this take place if the child is coming in June? Wait until June and then file? How long after filing will the child support cease? We do not want to risk contempt, nor do we want to pay for a month we shouldn't have to.

Thanks.

Asked on 1/19/05, 4:05 pm

David Slater David P. Slater, Esq.

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Re: Modifying Child Support - Procedure

To be done in Florida Court when the child moves in.

Answered on 1/19/05, 9:14 pm

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