The current economic downturn has made the financial cost of raising our children more difficult than ever. When a non-custodial parent stops making court ordered child support payments, the burden on the custodial parent can be devastating. In Florida, both parents have a responsibility to support their children based on their financial ability.
A custodial parent who has stopped receiving child support payments should contact a qualified family law attorney. A motion for contempt and sanctions can be filed with the court against the non-paying parent. If the court finds that the parent has the financial ability to pay the court ordered child support but is willfully failing to do so, it can find that parent in contempt.
If you live in Orange, Seminole or Osceola County, Florida and are not receiving your court ordered child support, please contact the Law Office of Wade P. Luther, P.A. at (407) 835-9900 to schedule an initial consultation.