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Breaking – Behind on Child Support? Your Passport Is Next.

The federal Passport Denial Program just grew teeth. As of May 2026, the State Department is no longer waiting for delinquent parents to apply or renew — it is actively revoking existing passports based on data shared by HHS, starting with those who owe $100,000 or more and expanding toward the statutory $2,500 floor. For Florida parents, this changes the leverage in custody and support disputes overnight. Whether you are owed arrears or behind on payments, here is what the new enforcement reality means for your case, your travel, and your next move.

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the hidden cost of informal custody arrangements

The Hidden Cost of Informal Custody Arrangements

You worked it out between yourselves. No lawyers, no court, no drama. It felt mature, even reasonable. But informal custody arrangements have no legal weight — and when things go sideways, you have nothing to stand on. This article breaks down exactly what you’re risking and why a court order isn’t optional.

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