Richardson v. Starling

Regernald Richardson appeals the modification of his child support obligations in a paternity action pursuant to chapter 742, Florida Statutes. Because the trial court failed to comply with its own order of referral to the magistrate and with the procedures set out in rule 12.490, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, the orders are reversed and this cause remanded.

After the entry of a final judgment of paternity in 2007, the child’s mother petitioned to modify, the child support to be paid by Appellant. She alleged a substantial change in the parties’ circumstances, both in ability to pay…