Child support is a legal obligation in Florida, ensuring both parents contribute to their child’s well-being. Whether you need to establish, modify, or enforce a child support order, the experienced team at Florida Law Advisers, P.A. is here to help.
Florida’s child support guidelines consider factors such as both parents’ incomes, healthcare and childcare costs, and the child’s standard needs. Additional factors, like high medical expenses or extracurricular activities, may also impact the final amount. The court may adjust child support based on unique circumstances, but a written explanation is required.
If a parent refuses to disclose income, the court may estimate earnings based on wage records or assign a median income. Online child support calculators can provide an estimate, but the court ultimately determines the final amount.
Life circumstances change, and child support orders may need adjustments. If there’s a significant change in income—at least 15% or $50, whichever is greater—you may qualify for a modification. Layoffs, disability, or increased living expenses may justify a modification, but voluntary job changes may not.
If a parent does not comply with a child support order, legal enforcement actions can be taken. Florida Law Advisers, P.A. can assist in filing petitions to ensure compliance, helping you recover unpaid support and secure the financial stability your child deserves.
Yes. The parent with primary custody typically receives child support. In cases of 50/50 custody, the obligation may be adjusted accordingly. Regardless of custody arrangements, child support is a right of the child and cannot be waived.
In Florida, child support obligations generally end when the child turns 18. However, if the child is still in high school at 18, support may continue until they graduate or turn 19, whichever comes first. Special circumstances, such as disability, may extend support obligations.
Child support matters can be complex, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. The knowledgeable attorneys at Florida Law Advisers, P.A. are committed to protecting your rights and securing the best outcome for your child.
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