Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Visitation Rights

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If you cannot afford a lawyer, then you will need to come to Florida and go the courthouse in the county in which your ex lives. You will need to file a motion to establish your visitation and communication rights with your children. Florida law does not equate visitation rights with the payment of child support. Just keep in mind that if you do, your ex might file to enforce your payment of child support and ask for arrearages to be awarded by the court.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.