Can I have a Circuit Court Judge decide my child support case instead of the Department of Revenue?

Yes. If the Department of Revenue initiates an administrative case, you can request judicial review.

How it works:

• File a written request within 30 days of being served.
• Case transfers to Circuit Court for de novo (fresh) review.
• Governed by Florida Statute 409.2563.

Differences:

• Administrative process: Faster, less formal, run by the Department.
• Judicial process: Full due process, discovery, witnesses, cross-examination, and more legal protections.

Timing is critical—if you miss the 30-day deadline, the administrative order may become final.