What maximum amount are you allowed to be past due on child support in Florida before they try and put you in jail? With the economy the way it is, I have not been able to get a job!

Depends on the courts there is no set amount. But if your over $1500 behind they can take a lot of steps to mess up your life. So go in and get a modification before its too late.

Depends on thw courts there is no set amount. But if your over $1500 behind they can take alot of steps to mess up your life. So go in and get a modification before its too late.

But if I understand correctly, getting a modification won't lessen the amount you already owe - just change the amount you pay presently & future. So you will still owe that money, as well as make continuing support payments.

But if I understand correctly, getting a modification won't lessen the amount you already owe - just change the amount you pay presently & future. So you will still owe that money, as well as make continuing support payments.

Its hard to say what a judge will do. But as soon as its filed it can be considered. By not filing it only adds up at a much higher rate.