Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Child Support
What can I do if I am not happy with an administrative child support order entered in Florida? An administrative child support proceeding is handled via mail, but a party can request a hearing. If an order is ultimately entered which a party disputes, there is a process within the administrative rules that allows for appeal. This was an issue in the case Lawson v. DOR, 4D22-1797 (Fla. 4th DCA February 22, 2023).
In this child support case, no background facts were given in the appellate opinion. However, it appears the father disagreed with the administrative child support order entered and appealed to the district court. The district court affirmed, holding the father did not preserve his arguments for review. The court noted “However, our affirmance is without prejudice for [the father] to seek a modification of the final administrative support order as set forth in section 409.2563(12), Florida Statutes (2022), or a superseding order in the circuit court pursuant to section 409.2563(10)(c), Florida Statutes (2022).”
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