Category Archives: Child Support
Frequently Asked Questions About Child Support in Tampa
When two parents break up or divorce, one party is typically ordered by the courts to pay child support. Child support is meant to pay for the financial responsibilities associated with raising and caring for a child. Many parents are unaware of how child support is calculated, which parent is awarded child support, what… Read More »
Can You Make Your Ex Pay for Your Child’s College in a Florida Divorce Settlement?
Regardless of marital status, Florida law requires both parents to support their children until they reach the age of majority, which is 18. This includes paying for private school if that is how the parents decide to educate their child. But what about paying for college? As a strictly legal matter, no Florida law… Read More »
Florida Child Support: Florida Family Law
Child support is a court-ordered obligation of the financial responsibilities for a child’s care, maintenance, training, and education. See Florida child support law 39.01. It is the responsibility of every parent, regardless of whether the two parents are married, divorced, or single. Under the state’s child support law, parents cannot waive child support payment obligations…. Read More »
Divorce In Florida Guide: Florida Family Law
Florida is commonly referred to as a no-fault divorce state. Therefore, you don’t need to prove adultery or reasons for a divorce. See Florida divorce law 61.052. All Florida law requires is there be irreconcilable differences that leave a marriage irretrievably broken to obtain a divorce. See Ryan v. Ryan Generally, the requirements to file for… Read More »
