Ex-Wife Taking Me Back to Court for Child Support I Can't Pay, Need
My question involves child support in the State of: FL
My EX who make 10x more money a month than I do is wanting back child support. I get a disability check once a month and I can barely make it. It is even hard for me to see my kids, not to mention she does not abide by our decree what so ever. I am trying to respond Pro Se and am having issues in the opening statement. I can not find employment, suffer ptsd/TBI (yes war vet) she has stated in writing prior to divorce on a legal document that she did not want CS, then hit me with back CS at the divorce. Our kids are well taken care of by her and her new husband as their incomes are in the six figure range and I am baffled. Any thoughts suggestions?
Re: Ex-Wife Taking Me Back to Court for Child Support I Can't Pay, Need
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I get a disability check once a month and I can barely make it.
SSDI can be seized for child support. SSI benefits cannot.
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It is even hard for me to see my kids, not to mention she does not abide by our decree what so ever.
Totally separate issue. If mom is not in compliance with a visitation order from the court, then the process to address that is to bring a contempt motion before the court. It won't impact support, at least not at this point. If you build a history of cases in court of mom being in contempt and keeping the children from you, you could eventually be awarded custody, or greater visitation time which may impact child support calculation.
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she has stated in writing prior to divorce on a legal document that she did not want CS, then hit me with back CS at the divorce
She changed her mind. That can happen right up until the court issues a binding order.
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Our kids are well taken care of by her and her new husband as their incomes are in the six figure range
His income is irrelevant, as he has no legal obligation to support her/your children.
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Any thoughts suggestions?
The types of questions you're asking, no offense, are very basic. If you don't already have a good grasp of the basics, you have poor chances to prevail in court. Here is where the services of an attorney, rather than pro se, would be invaluble. If mom is using an attorney, you stand a good chance of getting chewed up and spit out - so for your own sake, the best thing you can do for yourself is to turn over every leaf to find a way to either afford an attorney, or find one willing to work for free or at reduced rate. Start with your local Legal Aid Society. Try any local law schools to see if they have clincs that provide services. Father's rights groups. Anything you can think of.