Monthly Archives: February 2025
Retroactive Child Support Must be Specifically Pleaded
Until now, there was an open question as to whether retroactive child support needs to be explicitly requested in the pleadings. The argument against the necessity for doing so is that Florida’s child support statute states that when child support is an issue, the court may order support to begin as early as 24… Read More »
How can you stop false reports of child abuse to DCF?
The Department of Children & Families (DCF) is required to receive and investigate allegations of child abuse as part of its mandate to protect children from abuse and neglect. DCF relies on the public to report suspected child abuse. In Florida, everyone is legally required to report suspected child abuse. It is a crime… Read More »
