Question:
I am living in Texas and I am the custodial parent of one child. My ex lives in Florida, and is the custodial parent of our other 2 children. Originally, we agreed to waive child support, but now, due to some extraordinary medical expenses, I want to request child support for my son. This request could possibly trigger a requirement for me to pay child support to my ex; however, my income is considerably lower. In this situation, will my child support be calculated by Texas rules or Florida? What about for my EX?
Answer:
I am not licensed in either state. The law applied will depend on several factors. Where were you divorced? If the divorce took place in Texas then that will likely be the State that retains jurisdiction over the case. If both Florida and Texas have adopted UIFSA (Uniform Interstate Family Support Act) as long as one party remains in the issuing state then jurisdiction remains in that state. I would recommend contacting an attorney in your state to determine the jurisdictional requirements in your state.
