QUESTION: I am a father whose child’s mother moved repeatedly and did not allow me to communicate with or visit my child for an extended period. At the time, I did not have a court order granting parental responsibility, timesharing, or visitation. Paternity was later established through a Florida Department of Revenue child-support case. I am now subject to a child-support order and have been assessed approximately $48,000 in past-due support. I currently receive Social Secu
QUESTION: I previously moved out of Florida to complete a nursing program. During that time, my child lived primarily with the other parent in Florida, and I paid child support. I have now moved back to Florida permanently so that I can live near my child and be more involved in daily parenting. I would like the court to modify the current parenting plan to provide equal, 50/50 timesharing and to recalculate child support accordingly. The other parent does not agree. Is there