Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Support obligation during summer visitation

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Under Florida law, the obligation for child support does not stop while the children are visiting the non-custodial parent. Inasmuch as you state that there is not a child support order in effect, it would be a decision that you would have to make with the mother as to whether or not you will continue to pay while you have the children.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.