Do We Have To Go To Court?

[thashoelady]

Hello and thanks for taking my question!

Here's the skinny. My husband married, divorced and now pays child support to two sons that are now 18 (May 13, 2009 will be 19), and 16. He was told by two attorneys' that the age of majority is up for interpretation. He has to pay until the elderst is 20??? However, everything I've read in Florida says that this is age 18. The eldest son graduated at 18 in June of 2008. He's has continued to pay up to this present point-about $700 per mo.

Can he just file a form to have this modified for one son, or will he have to go to court? What form does he have to file, and will he have to pay more for the second son? Like everyone else, we are strapped. We need some relief. His mom is living "high on the hog" (with her new husband), and we are near eating bread and water. Still, I we need to have this support ended. She always screams about going to court for more money. Yet, she won't let him see the kids. Another issue. What's the best way to do this?

Thanks so much!
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[Attorney Howard Iken]

Thanks for the reasonable word count

child support terminates at 18, or 19 if the child is still in high school (with some minor twists).

There is no area of interpretation.

You must file a Supplemental Petition for modification to terminate only if the support is paid through the State Disbursement Unit.

Attorney Howard Iken
Divorce Attorney