My question involves a child custody case from the State of: FL
Greetings,
I was granted an emergency custody order from almost 4 years ago of our 2 sons (ages 9 and 5 at the time) while my ex was doing a 90 day alcohol re-hab. ( her 3rd re-hab). I have taken care of all of their needs since that time. We had a 50-50 joint custody order from the divorce decree. Under the original terms, I was to pay her about 400 a month in support ( crazy of me_ she couldn't support herself).
When I filed the emergency order, it was granted and it also (amended/voided?) the original terms of the decree I would assume. Since that time, I filed for child support and was granted it from the state hearing officer about 3 years ago. She has NEVER paid a dime to me and has had her license suspended, IRS refund taken, everything short of her going to jail. (She says she would rather be in jail than give me 400 a month in support for 2 kids!)
Ex has since moved to another state with her unemployed live-in boyfriend about a year ago and heres the issue...
She says that she is going to petition Florida for joint custody and a dismissal of child support to us that was granted in the emergency order. She also says she is going to petition for back support from the original divorce decree.She says she's saved the money up from not paying support to hire an attorney with!
Do you think the state of Fl would allow this? Considering that I've taken care of them by myself with no child support from her, ever. Her 3 re-habs, ( says she's sober 6 months this time) and that she's never contested the emergency custody order from years ago. She wants them the whole summer, spring breaks, Winter breaks and wants to pay no support. They would stay in her boyfriends mobile home ( trailer) while visiting. Needless to say, I;m going to do everything I can to prevent it.
The boys have NO relationship with her, don't want to stay with her as well. If she files this what do you think her chances are and what should I do to prepare, if it does come to pass? Any advice at all would be appreciated

