Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Child Support & Custody

You should not be required to pay support for the periods during which the children lived with you. Yes, the courts of either state should recognize the order of the other state in this matter. Perhaps you need a certified copy of the court order. Your problems stem from the fact you and your ex have not followed the original court order regarding custody and physical residence of the children on which support is partially based. Parents should get a change in the court order when there is a change in the custody arrangement. Any agreements re changes should be in writing. You will have to explain to the court the history of the situation, when the children lived with you, provide witnesses, documents, or other proof. You can be arrested and held until in Florida until the matter is resolved. You are advised to consult with a local family law attorney or, if you can't afford one, contact local legal aid services or the FL Dept of Children and Families to help resolve the problem in the best interests of the children.