Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

I live in Georgia and have a child support obligation in Florida. When I moved here, I received a letter from Florida telling me that they were no longer enforcing child support and that Georgia DCSE would be doing so. I advised Georgia to attach my retirement income to apply to the child support obligation which they never did. After my previous child support case was closed, it took Florida 6 months to issue a check to me which is when I realized the support was not being taken from my retirement. Now Florida is not letting Georgia enforce the support and has issued me a summons for Criminal Contempt of court for child support. Can I get representation in Florida without having to go there?


Asked on 11/18/10, 6:12 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip M. Cook Cook Legal Services, LLC

I cannot answer whether you will physically have to appear for court in Florida; however, to specifically answer your question, you do not have to be in Florida to hire a Florida attorney. Pick up the phone and call one.

Best of luck.******The above is for informational purposes and does not create an attorney-client privilege.*******

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Answered on 11/27/10, 5:19 am


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