Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Ok, in child support case, I'm the NCP. IN the original order and all other correspondence, the CP & DOR/CSE are the "Petitioner" and I'm the "Respondent". My question is, If I file paperwork for a motion. Am I the "petitioner"?


Asked on 1/17/15, 8:23 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Robert McCall Law Office of Robert McCall

If you file in an established case the caption (Petitioner, Respondent) never changes. If this is a new case (new case number) then you would be the Petitioner.

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Answered on 1/18/15, 6:20 am


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