Child Support Modification Request

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To modify a child support order and correct paternity, file a Petition to Modify Child Support and a Petition to Disestablish Paternity with the court. Clearly state your intent, reference prior rulings, and explain document access issues due to adoption. Seek court acknowledgment of prior rulings and request modification accordingly. If the custodial parent failed to update the Florida Department of Revenue (FL DOR) on custody status, cite Florida Administrative Code Rule 12E-1.008, which mandates reapplication to ensure accurate records.

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if i am the respondent in a title * administrative child support case with an active child support order where the fl dor is a party to the case and i want to request a modification that includes correcting paternity where i was already removed from the childs birth certificate as the father in a prior criminal child abuse case involving the child in question and i need the fl dor to acknowledge the prior courts ruling but i cant get the documents from that case due to fl laws because the child was adopted out what should i file? and what should i write specifically in my document?

Hi Jackie! To seek a modification of your child support order and correct paternity, you would need to file a "Petition to Modify Child Support" and a "Petition to Disestablish Paternity" with the court.
In your document, you should:
- Clearly state your intent to modify the child support order.
- Reference the prior court ruling that removed you from the child's birth certificate.
- Explain the difficulty in obtaining documents due to the child's adoption.
- Request the court to acknowledge the prior court's ruling and modify the child support order accordingly.
Would you like guidance on how to format these petitions?

what if i dont know the ruling that removed me from the childs birth certificate

Hi Jackie,
Given your situation, if you don't know the ruling that removed you from the child's birth certificate, you might need to take the following steps:
*. **Request Records**: File a request with the court where the original ruling was made to obtain the records.
*. **Contact FL DOR**: Reach out to the Florida Department of Revenue for assistance in accessing the necessary documents.
*. **Legal Assistance**: Consider seeking help from a legal aid organization or attorney to navigate this complex issue.
Would you like more information on how to file these requests or contact details for relevant organizations?

will i be able to get the documents if i do a records request?

Hi Jackie,
To answer your question:
- **Public Records**: Generally, court records in Florida are public, but exceptions apply, such as cases involving minors or adoption.
- **Sealed Records**: Adoption records are often sealed, making it difficult to access them without a court order.
Would you like guidance on how to request these records or contact details for relevant organizations?

how to request these records

Hi Jackie,
To request these records, follow these steps:
*. **Determine Court**: Identify the court where the original ruling was made.
*. **File a Motion**: File a "Motion to Unseal Records" with that court, explaining your need for the documents.
*. **Contact FL DOR**: Reach out for guidance on accessing documents they may have.
Would you like specific contact details for the court or assistance with drafting the motion?

if the custodial parent gets married and fails to report her new husbands income in a title * child support case, what florida law does this violate

Hi Jackie,
In Florida, child support is primarily based on the income of the biological parents. The new spouse's income generally does not need to be reported. However, if there is a significant change in financial circumstances, it may be relevant for a modification request.
Would you like more information on how to request a modification based on financial changes?

what are the biological parents mandated to report when involved in a title * administration child support ordee

Hi Jackie,
In a Title * administrative child support order in Florida, biological parents are generally mandated to report the following:
- Income from all sources (wages, salaries, bonuses, etc.)
- Expenses related to the child (healthcare, childcare, etc.)
- Employment status and any changes
- Changes in living arrangements that may affect the child's well-being
Would you like more information on any specific reporting requirements?

what are all of the mandated reporting requirements of the custodial parent in a title * child support case in florida

Hi Jackie,
In a Title * child support case in Florida, custodial parents must generally report the following:
- Income from all sources (wages, salaries, bonuses, etc.)
- Changes in employment status
- Child-related expenses (healthcare, childcare, education, etc.)
- Changes in living arrangements that may affect the child’s well-being
- Any significant changes in financial circumstances
Would you like more detailed information on any of these requirements?

yes

Hi Jackie,
Here are more details on the mandated reporting requirements for custodial parents in a Title * child support case in Florida:
- **Income**: Report all sources of income, including wages, salaries, bonuses, and any other financial gains.
- **Employment Status**: Notify any changes in employment status, such as getting a new job or losing a job.
- **Child-Related Expenses**: Provide details on expenses directly related to the child's healthcare, childcare, and education.
- **Living Arrangements**: Report any changes in living arrangements that may impact the child's well-being.
- **Financial Changes**: Disclose any significant financial changes, such as receiving an inheritance or winning a lottery.
Would you like guidance on how to report these changes or any specific forms you need?

what law or regulation or rule says that when a letter of termination of services is sent to the non custodial parent in a title * child support case and the custodial parent reapplies for services they have to apply as if for the first time to keep records updated

Hi Jackie,
In Florida, Title IV-D child support services are governed by both federal and state laws. When services are terminated and later reapplied for, the custodial parent must often reapply as if for the first time to ensure all records are current.
- **Federal Regulation**: * CFR § *.* outlines requirements for applications and case closure.
- **Florida Administrative Code**: Rule 12E-*.* provides details on case processing and review.
Would you like more information on how to access these regulations?

provide more information on florida administrative code rule 12e-*.*

Hi Jackie,
Here is an overview of the Florida Administrative Code Rule 12E-*.*:
- **Purpose**: This rule outlines the procedures for establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support obligations.
- **Case Initiation**: Specifies how cases are opened and the necessary documentation.
- **Service Termination and Reapplication**: Details how services are terminated and the reapplication process, ensuring records are updated.
Would you like more specific details about any section of this rule?

more information and and code or rule number for service termination and reapplication

Hi Jackie,
Here is more detailed information on the service termination and reapplication process under the Florida Administrative Code Rule 12E-*.*:
- **Rule Number**: 12E-*.*
- **Service Termination**:
- The rule outlines circumstances under which child support services may be terminated, such as non-cooperation or the custodial parent requesting closure.
- **Reapplication**:
- If services are terminated and later reapplied for, the custodial parent must submit a new application to ensure all records are current. This process helps verify updated information.
Would you like guidance on how to access this rule or any specific details on the reapplication process?

if the custodial parent failed to update fl dor when she reapplied of the prior custody status of all children who are involved in the child support case and fl dor did not have the custodial parent reapply how would i put this in a petition for modification of child support

Hi Jackie,
To address the issue of the custodial parent failing to update the Florida Department of Revenue (FL DOR) regarding the custody status of children in your petition for modification of child support, you should:
*. **Title and Introduction**:
- Title your document "Petition for Modification of Child Support Due to Failure to Update Custody Status."
- Introduce yourself and your role in the case.
*. **State the Issue**:
- Clearly outline that the custodial parent did not update the FL DOR on the custody status of the children upon reapplying for child support services.
- Mention that FL DOR did not have the custodial parent reapply properly.
*. **Reference Relevant Rules**:
- Cite Florida Administrative Code Rule 12E-*.* regarding the requirement to update records when reapplying for services.
*. **Request Specific Action**:
- Request the court to acknowledge the failure to update custody status.
- Ask for a review and modification of the child support order based on the accurate custody status.
Would you like a sample template for this petition?

write this as part of a modification request in my petition

Certainly, Jackie! Here’s how you can incorporate this into your petition for modification of child support:
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Petition for Modification of Child Support Due to Failure to Update Custody Status

Introduction
I, [Your Full Name], am the respondent in this Title * administrative child support case, where the Florida Department of Revenue (FL DOR) is a party. I am filing this petition to request a modification of the existing child support order.

Statement of the Issue
*. The custodial parent failed to update the FL DOR regarding the prior custody status of all children involved in this child support case upon reapplication for child support services.
*. The FL DOR did not require the custodial parent to reapply properly, as mandated by Florida Administrative Code Rule 12E-*.*.

Reference to Relevant Rules
- According to Florida Administrative Code Rule 12E-*.*, it is required that all records be updated when reapplying for child support services to ensure the accuracy of the case information.

Request for Specific Action
*. I request the court to acknowledge the custodial parent's failure to update the custody status as required by law.
*. I ask for a review and modification of the current child support order,

Certainly, Jackie! Below is a rewritten version of your petition for modification of child support, structured in a clear and organized manner with relevant citations to laws and regulations.
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Petition for Modification of Child Support and Disestablishment of Paternity
**Introduction**
I, Jackie [Your Last Name], am the respondent in this Title * administrative child support case, where the Florida Department of Revenue (FL DOR) is a party. I am filing this petition to request a modification of the existing child support order and to correct paternity based on a prior court ruling.
**Statement of the Issue**
*. **Intent to Modify Child Support Order**: I seek to modify the current child support order due to changes in circumstances, specifically regarding paternity.
*. **Paternity Correction**: A prior criminal child abuse case involving the child in question resulted in my removal from the child's birth certificate as the father.
*. **Difficulty in Obtaining Documents**: I am unable to obtain documents from the previous case due to Florida laws concerning the child's adoption.
*. **Failure to Update Custody Status**: The custodial parent failed to update the FL DOR regarding the custody status of all children involved in this child support case upon reapplying for child

MOTION TO MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT Comes now, Jackie Lewis Cooper Jr., pro se, and hereby files his Motion to Modify Child Support, and requests this honorable Court to modify the current child support order to reflect the most accurate account of changes in both past and present circumstances, correct the amount of arrears owed to the Petitioner, and return to the Respondent overpaid payments made to the Petitioner and hereby states as follows: On or around March *, *, this child support case was opened. According to the original administrative child support order the Respondent was properly served at address * Madeline Drive, Hudson, Florida * on */*/* The Respondent has never resided or frequented at * Madeline Drive, Hudson, Florida *. The original Administrative Child Support Order was established on October *, *, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit A”. The three children subject to this case are: Jacqueline Nicole Cooper DOB: September *, * (From here forward referred to as “JNC”) Jasmine Rose Marie Cooper DOB: June *, * (From here forward referred to as “JRMC”) Jayla Dee Ann Cooper DOB: September *, * (From here forward referred to as “JDAC”) On September *, * “JDAC” was born. On or about June *, *, the Respondent and the Petitioner separated while living in the state of Florida. Upon the separation of the parties the Petitioner confided to the Respondent that “JDAC” was not his biological child. The Respondent ceased all parent/child like relationship with “JDAC”. On or about January * the Respondent moved to the state of Kentucky and became a permanent resident. On or around November * “JNC” resided with her maternal uncle, Jamie Stinnet and his wife in Fort Scott, Kansas per a social media conversation between the Petitioner and the Respondent which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit B”. According to a social media conversation dated December *, *, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit C”, between the Petitioner and the Respondent, the Petitioner intentionally withheld information regarding the hearing to establish the child support order so that the Respondent could not contest the Paternity of “JDAC”. Per the original administrative child support order, the amount of the retroactive child support owed to the Petitioner for the prior two years of the case opening that the Petitioner and Respondent did not live together is $_____. The correct amount of Retroactive child support owed to the Petitioner for the prior 9 months is $*,*.* On or Around April *, * “JRMC” moved to the state of Kentucky to reside with the Respondent where he became the sole financial provider and custodial parent and was enrolled into Medicaid Services per the Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department for Medicaid Services letter which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit D”. On or around May * “JNC” moved to the state of Kentucky and enrolled into a local school called Sixth District Elementary School, where she resided with her sibling “JRMC” and the Respondent, and he became the sole financial provider and custodial parent per Woodland School Records which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit E”. During the */* Tax Season the Florida Department of Revenue intercepted the Respondent’s tax refund for that year for lack of payments made to child support. During the */* Tax Season the Florida Department of Revenue intercepted the Respondent’s tax refund for that year and a few months later issued a refund to the Respondent. On April *, *, a Termination of Services letter was mailed to the Respondent at his place of residence in the state of Kentucky which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit F”. On or around April *, *, the Petitioner was arrested for Child Neglect involving the minor child “JDAC”. The case number is CRC1402359CFAWS-*, and the original complaint is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit G” In */* during the legal proceedings regarding the above-mentioned incident the presiding judge called the Respondent in the state of Kentucky via telephone in open court and asked him to voluntarily step down from “JDAC” s birth certificate so that the biological father could be added on. The Respondent agreed and was removed from the child’s birth certificate. The Respondent has submitted a Record’s Request to obtain the ruling that removed him from “JDAC”’s birth certificate and was denied due to the Florida Statutes Chapter *.* (*-*) that clearly states that all official records in a dependency case is confidential. Due to the related criminal case # CRC14-02359CFAWS-*, the Petitioner’s parental rights to “JDAC” was lawfully terminated. The Respondent requests that the Honorable Court review the records and the ruling that removed the Respondent from the child’s birth certificate as the father from case number CRC14-02359CFAWS-* involving the minor child, “JDAC”, who is subject to this case. These Records are pertinent to my petition for modification of child support due to the changes in custody and financial obligation to the said minor child which directly affects the correct amount owed and arrears. On December *, *, a hearing was held that the Florida Department of Revenue was a party to and the court order from this hearing #*(B) clearly acknowledges that the Petitioner’s rights were terminated to “JDAC”. The court order is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit H”. The Respondent also requests that the Florida Department of Revenue acknowledges the prior court's ruling and updates their records accordingly as this directly impacts the amount of child support and arrears owed by the Respondent to the said child and is also pertinent to my petition for modification of child support. In March * the Respondent and “JNC” moved to the state of Florida. “JRMC” stayed in the state of Kentucky with her paternal Aunt, Alisha Arnold and her family, to finish out the school year. In July * “JRMC” moved to the state of Florida to live with her sibling, “JNC” and the Respondent where she is currently a full-time resident. In August * both “JNC” and “JRMC” moved in with the Petitioner, against the wishes of the Respondent, where she became the custodial parent. On or around */*/* the Petitioner requested title IV services from the Florida Department of Revenue and a Notice of Support Redirection was sent to Pasco County Clerk of Courts per Pasco County’s Case Abstract Offense document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit I”. The Petitioner, who is the custodial parent, failed to update the Florida Department of Revenue regarding the prior custody status of all children involved in this child support case upon reapplication for child support services. The Florida Department of Revenue did not require the custodial parent to reapply properly, as mandated by Florida Administrative Code Rule 12E-*.*. According to Florida Administrative Code Rule 12E-*.* it is required that the custodial parent is to reapply for services as if for the first time upon closure of the case so that records are updated when reapplying for child support services to ensure the accuracy of the case information. I request the court to acknowledge the custodial parent’s failure to update the prior custody arrangements between the Respondent and the Petitioner, as well as the Petitioner’s TPR status per the prior court’s ruling, as required by law. The Petitioners failure to update the prior and current custody status of all children that are subject to this case has significantly impacted the correct calculations of child support and arrears that is owed by the Respondent. Due to the incorrect amount of child support owed by the Respondent, as well as the arrears owed In March * “JNC” ran away from the Petitioner’s home and was then sent back to the state of Kentucky to live with her paternal Aunt, Elisha Arnold, by both the Petitioner and the Respondent. “JNC” is currently a permanent resident of the state of Kentucky. On May *, *, the Respondent was served with a Petition to Enforce the Administrative child support order which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit J”.

## MOTION TO MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT
Comes now, Jackie Lewis Cooper Jr., pro se, and hereby files his Motion to Modify Child Support, and requests this honorable Court to modify the current child support order to reflect the most accurate account of changes in both past and present circumstances, correct the amount of arrears owed to the Petitioner, and return to the Respondent overpaid payments made to the Petitioner and hereby states as follows:

Background
*. **Case Opening**: On or around March *, *, this child support case was opened.
*. **Service and Residence**: According to the original administrative child support order, the Respondent was properly served at address * Madeline Drive, Hudson, Florida * on */*/*. The Respondent has never resided or frequented at * Madeline Drive, Hudson, Florida *.
*. **Administrative Child Support Order**: The original Administrative Child Support Order was established on October *, *, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit A”.
*. **Children Involved**:
- Jacqueline Nicole Cooper (DOB: September *, *) – "J

please rewrite this petition for modification of child support and have it reflect the correct order each statement should be listed, apply and cite all laws and regulations that pertain to this case, and add in anything i left out that would help benefit this petition. MOTION TO MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT Comes now, Jackie Lewis Cooper Jr., pro se, and hereby files his Motion to Modify Child Support, and requests this honorable Court to modify the current child support order to reflect the most accurate account of changes in both past and present circumstances, correct the amount of arrears owed to the Petitioner, and return to the Respondent overpaid payments made to the Petitioner and hereby states as follows: On or around March *, *, this child support case was opened. According to the original administrative child support order the Respondent was properly served at address * Madeline Drive, Hudson, Florida * on */*/* The Respondent has never resided or frequented at * Madeline Drive, Hudson, Florida *. The original Administrative Child Support Order was established on October *, *, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit A”. The three children subject to this case are: Jacqueline Nicole Cooper DOB: September *, * (From here forward referred to as “JNC”) Jasmine Rose Marie Cooper DOB: June *, * (From here forward referred to as “JRMC”) Jayla Dee Ann Cooper DOB: September *, * (From here forward referred to as “JDAC”) On September *, * “JDAC” was born. On or about June *, *, the Respondent and the Petitioner separated while living in the state of Florida. Upon the separation of the parties the Petitioner confided to the Respondent that “JDAC” was not his biological child. The Respondent ceased all parent/child like relationship with “JDAC”. On or about January * the Respondent moved to the state of Kentucky and became a permanent resident. On or around November * “JNC” resided with her maternal uncle, Jamie Stinnet and his wife in Fort Scott, Kansas per a social media conversation between the Petitioner and the Respondent which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit B”. According to a social media conversation dated December *, *, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit C”, between the Petitioner and the Respondent, the Petitioner intentionally withheld information regarding the hearing to establish the child support order so that the Respondent could not contest the Paternity of “JDAC”. Per the original administrative child support order, the amount of the retroactive child support owed to the Petitioner for the prior two years of the case opening that the Petitioner and Respondent did not live together is $_____. The correct amount of Retroactive child support owed to the Petitioner for the prior 9 months is $*,*.* On or Around April *, * “JRMC” moved to the state of Kentucky to reside with the Respondent where he became the sole financial provider and custodial parent and was enrolled into Medicaid Services per the Cabinet for Health and Family Services Department for Medicaid Services letter which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit D”. On or around May * “JNC” moved to the state of Kentucky and enrolled into a local school called Sixth District Elementary School, where she resided with her sibling “JRMC” and the Respondent, and he became the sole financial provider and custodial parent per Woodland School Records which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit E”. During the */* Tax Season the Florida Department of Revenue intercepted the Respondent’s tax refund for that year for lack of payments made to child support. During the */* Tax Season the Florida Department of Revenue intercepted the Respondent’s tax refund for that year and a few months later issued a refund to the Respondent. On April *, *, a Termination of Services letter was mailed to the Respondent at his place of residence in the state of Kentucky which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit F”. On or around April *, *, the Petitioner was arrested for Child Neglect involving the minor child “JDAC”. The case number is CRC1402359CFAWS-*, and the original complaint is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit G” In */* during the legal proceedings regarding the above-mentioned incident the presiding judge called the Respondent in the state of Kentucky via telephone in open court and asked him to voluntarily step down from “JDAC” s birth certificate so that the biological father could be added on. The Respondent agreed and was removed from the child’s birth certificate. The Respondent has submitted a Record’s Request to obtain the ruling that removed him from “JDAC”’s birth certificate and was denied due to the Florida Statutes Chapter *.* (*-*) that clearly states that all official records in a dependency case is confidential. Due to the related criminal case # CRC14-02359CFAWS-*, the Petitioner’s parental rights to “JDAC” was lawfully terminated. The Respondent requests that the Honorable Court review the records and the ruling that removed the Respondent from the child’s birth certificate as the father from case number CRC14-02359CFAWS-* involving the minor child, “JDAC”, who is subject to this case. These Records are pertinent to my petition for modification of child support due to the changes in custody and financial obligation to the said minor child which directly affects the correct amount owed and arrears. On December *, *, a hearing was held that the Florida Department of Revenue was a party to and the court order from this hearing #*(B) clearly acknowledges that the Petitioner’s rights were terminated to “JDAC”. The court order is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit H”. The Respondent also requests that the Florida Department of Revenue acknowledges the prior court's ruling and updates their records accordingly as this directly impacts the amount of child support and arrears owed by the Respondent to the said child and is also pertinent to my petition for modification of child support. In March * the Respondent and “JNC” moved to the state of Florida. “JRMC” stayed in the state of Kentucky with her paternal Aunt, Alisha Arnold and her family, to finish out the school year. In July * “JRMC” moved to the state of Florida to live with her sibling, “JNC” and the Respondent where she is currently a full-time resident. In August * both “JNC” and “JRMC” moved in with the Petitioner, against the wishes of the Respondent, where she became the custodial parent. On or around */*/* the Petitioner requested title IV services from the Florida Department of Revenue and a Notice of Support Redirection was sent to Pasco County Clerk of Courts per Pasco County’s Case Abstract Offense document which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit I”. The Petitioner, who is the custodial parent, failed to update the Florida Department of Revenue regarding the prior custody status of all children involved in this child support case upon reapplication for child support services. The Florida Department of Revenue did not require the custodial parent to reapply properly, as mandated by Florida Administrative Code Rule 12E-*.*. According to Florida Administrative Code Rule 12E-*.* it is required that the custodial parent is to reapply for services as if for the first time upon closure of the case so that records are updated when reapplying for child support services to ensure the accuracy of the case information. I request the court to acknowledge the custodial parent’s failure to update the prior custody arrangements between the Respondent and the Petitioner, as well as the Petitioner’s TPR status per the prior court’s ruling, as required by law. The Petitioners failure to update the prior and current custody status of all children that are subject to this case has significantly impacted the correct calculations of child support and arrears that is owed by the Respondent. Due to the incorrect amount of child support owed by the Respondent, as well as the arrears owed In March * “JNC” ran away from the Petitioner’s home and was then sent back to the state of Kentucky to live with her paternal Aunt, Elisha Arnold, by both the Petitioner and the Respondent. “JNC” is currently a permanent resident of the state of Kentucky. On May *, *, the Respondent was served with a Petition to Enforce the Administrative child support order which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as “Exhibit J”.

Certainly, Jackie! Here is your revised petition for modification of child support, organized and including relevant legal citations.
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## MOTION TO MODIFY CHILD SUPPORT
Comes now, Jackie Lewis Cooper Jr., pro se, and hereby files his Motion to Modify Child Support, and requests this honorable Court to modify the current child support order to reflect the most accurate account of changes in both past and present circumstances, correct the amount of arrears owed to the Petitioner, and return to the Respondent overpaid payments made to the Petitioner, and hereby states as follows:

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