Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

My ex husband was order to pay child support directly to me, in the form of a money order or a personal check. well his payments started june 1,2014 he is withholding the child support because he hasn't seen our child (he has supervised visitation and i have not denied him visitation at all) what can i do?


Asked on 6/26/14, 4:14 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Elliot Goldstein Law Offices of Elliot Jay Goldstein

A Motion To Compel needs to be pursued. If you prevail, there is an excellent chance the judge will Order him to reimburse all of your attorney fees and costs for bringing forth the Motion. Hire an experienced family law attorney

I practice throughout the Greater Tampa Bay, and have a satellite office in Tampa.

Read more
Answered on 6/26/14, 4:45 pm
Thomas Rosenblum Rosenblum Law Offices

Hello--I can provide a brief answer to your question. If he isn't paying child support, you file a motion for contempt and ask the court for a hearing. If what you say is an accurate statement of the facts, you should prevail. The courts do not like those that refuse to pay support. Our laws specifically state a parent cannot refuse to pay support based on not getting to see the child. The opposite is also prohibited. It is always advisable to use an atty. in family law cases. If you aren't in a hurry, you can go to Fla. Dept. of Revenue give them the info on your case, and they will bring the action against him.

Goof luck. Tom Rosenblum

Read more
Answered on 6/26/14, 8:21 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Adoption questions and answers in Florida