Child Support FAQs
- What is shared parental responsibility?
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Both parents share the responsibility of making the challenging decisions of rearing children (education, discipline, religious upbringing, health care, etc.). Shared parental responsibility does not include the routine, day-to-day decisions made by the custodial parent. It is NOT the same as shared custody.
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- I am already divorced and I am trying to MODIFY child support (alimony, visitation, etc). We went to mediation and signed an agreement that resolves the issues. Do I still have to go to a hearing?
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You do not need to attend the hearing; however, you must confirm with the mediator that he/she will forward the Order to the Judge for signature. Please note: this applies to modifications only.
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- If my spouse and I have a written agreement to stop child support, can I just file it and the support obligation will stop?
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No. Your support obligation continues to accrue until there is an Order terminating your obligation. If you have a written agreement to stop child support (or change any other provision of your Judgment), you may submit the agreement along with an Order Approving the Agreement to the Judge.
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- How do I enforce the collection of child support?
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To enforce the collection of Child Support, you may contact an attorney or the Department of Revenue, Child Support Enforcement (850) 488-KIDS (5437)
To enforce other terms of your Judgment, you may wish to consult with an attorney.
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