Finch v. Department of Revenue

Ashton Finch appeals a final administrative paternity and support order. We reverse the order to the extent that it determines Finch’s child support obligations. 1

The Department of Revenue, Child Support Enforcement Program, (“Depart ment”) instituted a proceeding, on behalf of Sabrina John-Jules, to establish the paternity of John-Jules’ child and to establish the biological father’s current and retroactive child support obligations. See §§ 409.256, 409.2563, Fla. Stat. (2010). Following a hearing, the Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) issued a paternity and support order, finding that Ashton…