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How To Get Child Support Arrears In Florida Reduced


Child support arrears in Florida can be a difficult situation to deal with, as they can result in high payments and added stress for the parents involved. However, there are a few things that you can do to get your arrears reduced or even eliminated.


First, it is important to understand the different ways that child support payments can be reduced or eliminated.


If you are behind on your payments, a court may order you to make payments directly to your child or children. Alternatively, if you have been unemployed for a certain period of time, or if your income is below a certain level, the court may reduce your child support obligation.


In some cases, a parent may be able to get their arrears dismissed altogether. If your arrears are significant and you have been making good faith efforts to pay them off, the court may be willing to dismiss them after a certain amount of time has passed.


If you are facing child support arrears in Florida and want to know how to get them reduced or eliminated, it is important to speak with an attorney.


The first step is to speak with your lawyer. They may be able to help you navigate the complicated child support system and get your payments reduced or cancelled altogether.If that doesn't work, you may be able to get your arrears dismissed. This can happen if you prove that you cannot afford to pay, or if the other parent has not been fulfilling their part of the agreement. Arrears can also be collected for a set amount of time before they gain interest, but this too can be overcome with the help of a lawyer.


If you are struggling to pay your child support, don't hesitate to get help. A lawyer can work with you to reduce or eliminate your arrears, and may be able to negotiate a payment plan that is better suited to your situation.


If you have child support arrears in Florida, don't wait – take action and reduce your payments today.

If your arrears are long term, it is possible for a judge to declare them waived and end your obligation to pay child support. However, this is an extremely rare occurrence. Most judges will only do this if the parents have been unable to cooperate and come to an agreement on child support themselves.


If you have regular income but are still behind on your payments, your lawyer may also be able to negotiate a payment plan with the custodial parent. This could involve making smaller monthly payments over a set period of time, rather than lumping all of the money together at once.


If all else fails, and you find yourself behind on your child support payments in Florida, there is always the option of filing for bankruptcy. This can result in your debt being eliminated and your arrears reduced or eliminated entirely. Be sure to speak with a lawyer before taking any action, as it can be a very drastic step.


The Sherer Law Firm is here to help you, If you need legal help give us a call at 813-686-4395.


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