What is the difference between a terminated and a suspended child support order?

In Florida, a terminated child support order is different from a suspended child support order. A terminated order permanently ends all legal obligations related to the payment of child support. This means that, even if the circumstances of the parents involved in the child support case change, the obligation to pay child support ends. A suspended child support order temporarily halts legal obligations related to payment of child support. In order for a suspended order to become effective, a court order must be issued that temporarily puts a halt on the child support obligation. This could be due to a reduced income or other temporary financial hardship. Once the situation is resolved, a new court order must be issued to restore the child support order. It is important to note that both a terminated and suspended order do not terminate any rights that the parent paying support has towards their child. In other words, a parent paying support may still have visitation rights, custody rights, or rights related to other matters. In Florida, a court order is needed to permanently terminate all legal rights and obligations related to a child support case.

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