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Jacksonville Child Support Information

When Can a Child Support Order Be Terminated?

There are various ways to terminate child support, including the child reaching the age of adulthood for your particular state. Child support can also terminate when a child gets married, enters in the armed services, and other reasons that vary by state. Every state is different so make sure you contact a Jacksonville child support termination attorney to determine the methods to terminate child support in your state.

Does an Attorney Need to Be Hired to Terminate Child Support?

Failure to visit or see your child does not terminate your obligation to pay child support. There are instances however where the court may relieve the non-custodial parent of their obligation to pay child support, for instance when a child seeks emancipation. A Jacksonville family law attorney will assist you in determining whether or not you can try to terminate child support or not.

Best Time to Seek Legal Help

No matter what your legal issue may be, it is always best to seek legal help early in the process. An attorney can help secure what is likely to be the best possible outcome for your situation and avoid both unnecessary complications or errors.

What to Expect from an Initial Consultation

  • Seek to determine whether the attorney can represent you. There is no one-size-fits-all legal solution and it may turn out your needs are better served by an attorney in a different specialization.
  • It's important to find a legal ally who is both competent in the law and someone you can trust to protect your interests.
  • Discuss how the practice's billing works and discuss possible additional charges or fees that may arise during or after the resolution of your case.

An attorney consultation should provide you with enough information so that you can make an informed decision on whether to proceed with legal help.

How will an attorney charge me?

A reputable attorney will be very upfront about how he/she will charge you. The three most common fee structures that attorneys use to charge for their services are:

  • Bill by the hour
  • Contingent fee agreement
  • Flat fee agreement

Depending on your specific legal situation, it's possible that only one type of fee structure is available. For instance, criminal defense attorneys almost always bill by the hour. In a flat fee arrangement, an attorney accepts a one-time payment to help you resolve your issue. With a contingent fee agreement, the client pays little to nothing upfront and the attorney receives a percentage of the money recovered if you win your case.

Common legal terms explained

Affidavit - A sworn written statement made under oath. An affidavit is meant to be a supporting document to the court assisting in the verification of certain facts. An affidavit may or may not require notarization.

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Court Locations in Jacksonville, FL

Duval County Courthouse

501 W Adams St. ,Jacksonville,FL32202
Phone: (904) 255-2000

Duval County Courthouse - Civil Department

501 W Adams St. Room 1209,Jacksonville,FL32202
Phone: (904) 255-2000

Duval County Courthouse - Traffic Court

501 W Adams St. Room 1209,Jacksonville,FL32202
Phone: (904) 255-2001