How long does a parent have to contest a child support order?

In Florida, a parent has 20 days from the date they receive a final order of child support to contest the order. In order to contest the order, the parent must file a motion with the court which issued the order. The motion may request a reduction in the amount the parent must pay, or may ask for the order to be overturned altogether. The court will consider the motion and may decide to hold a hearing to determine if the order should be changed. It is important to note that any motion to contest a child support order must be made within the 20-day window or the order will become final. The parent must also have a valid reason for requesting a change in the order. The court may take into consideration such factors as a parent’s current financial situation, whether either parent has recently changed jobs, or if there have been changes in the child’s living or parenting arrangements. If the motion is granted, then the court will issue an amended child support order that is more reflective of the parents’ current situation. If the motion is denied, then the parent may have the option to appeal the court’s ruling to a higher court. Regardless of the outcome of the motion or any subsequent appeal, a parent must comply with the terms of the original child support order until the court issues a revised order.

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