COGGINS v. COGGINS (2026)

District Court of Appeal of Florida, Third District.

David COGGINS, Appellant, v. Jessica COGGINS, Appellee.

No. 3D25-2199

Decided: February 25, 2026

Before SCALES, C.J., and LINDSEY and BOKOR, JJ.

David Coggins, in proper person. Abramowitz & Associates, and Jordan B. Abramowitz, Coral Gables, for appellee.

Affirmed. See Bowen v. Bowen, 471 So. 2d 1274, 1278–79 (Fla. 1985) (“This initial judicial determination creates, in subsequent proceedings, a presumption that there is an ability to pay. In a civil contempt proceeding for failure to pay child support or alimony, the movant must show that a prior court order directed the party to pay the support or alimony, and that the party in default has failed to make the ordered payments. The burden of producing evidence then shifts to the defaulting party, who must dispel the presumption of ability to pay by demonstrating that, due to circumstances beyond his control which intervened since the time the order directing him to pay was entered, he no longer has the ability to meet his support obligations.”); see also St. Petersburg Hous. Auth. v. J.R. Dev., 706 So. 2d 1377, 1378 (Fla. 2d DCA 1998) (“Rehearing is not intended as a device to present additional evidence that was available, although not presented, at the original trial [or hearing].”).

PER CURIAM.

Was this helpful?

Why was this helpful?

Easy to understand

Solved my problem

Other

Why was this not helpful?

Missing the information I need

Too complicated / too many steps

Out of date

Other

Thank you for your feedback!

Trusted by Consumers. Recognized by AI.

As the largest network of trusted legal brands, we help firms build authority across the platforms consumers and AI systems rely on most. Our network helps attorneys strengthen visibility, credibility, and preference where legal decisions begin.

Explore the Network