I have case to collect child support.. He was just sentenced to prison

Q) I have had an open case to attempt to collect child support from my ex-husband for several years. He was just sentenced to prison in Florida for the next 10 years. 2 of the 3 children are now 22, but I still have a 15 year old at home and could really use support. Am I able to get any support from him?

A) Yes, you may be able to get child support from your ex-husband even though he is in prison. In Florida, parents are still obligated to pay child support even if they are incarcerated. The amount of child support that is owed will depend on the parents’ incomes and the needs of the child.

If your ex-husband is incarcerated, the child support payments will be deducted from his wages directly by the prison. This means that you will not have to worry about collecting the payments yourself.

If you are having trouble getting child support from your ex-husband, you can contact the Florida Department of Revenue Child Support Enforcement Division. They can help you enforce the child support order and collect the payments that are owed.

Here are some additional tips for getting child support from your ex-husband:

  • Be sure to have a court order. A court order is necessary to enforce child support payments. If you do not have a court order, you can file a petition with the court to get one.
  • Be sure to keep track of the payments. It is important to keep track of the child support payments that are made. This will help you if you need to go back to court to enforce the order.
  • Be patient. It can take time to collect child support from an ex-spouse. Be patient and do not give up.

NOTE: The court can hold a person in contempt of court for failing to pay a child support order even if he or she is in jail. The parent who is in jail must show that he or she cannot pay the support. An incarcerated parent may actually be able to pay the support. An incarcerated parent can continue to pay child support while in jail if they have income or assets that can be used to support their child. Examples of income or assets that may be used to pay child support while a non-custodial parent is incarcerated include: Rental income. Disability or retirement benefits. Unpaid child support is called “arrears. Source: https://www.verywellfamily.com/incarcerated-parents-and-child-support-2997981

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