Child Support

When Florida parents share custody, they are subject to a time-sharing order. That order outlines how the parents divide overnight time with their children. Depending on the breakdown of parenting time and the income of both parents, as well as the unique needs of the...

Medical care can create extra costs for your child beyond regular expenses. In Florida, child support may include more than just housing and food. Insurance premiums, doctor visits, prescriptions and other medical bills often influence how courts calculate support....

When your parenting schedule changes, your child support might change too. In Florida, spending more time with your child can lead to lower payments, but the court does not automatically reduce support. You must follow specific legal rules to request a change. How...

Paying child support is a court-ordered obligation you must not miss. If you fail to pay on time, the unpaid amount transforms into arrears. Ignoring this debt can lead to severe legal and financial penalties. If you have an outstanding child support debt, learning...

When a parent refuses to pay child support in Florida, the consequences can be serious. The law requires both parents to contribute to their child's financial needs, and refusing to pay creates legal and financial problems. If you are dealing with unpaid child...

Child support in Florida reflects both parents’ financial ability to provide for their child. Salary and wages are simple to measure, but irregular income like bonuses often raises questions. Parents may wonder whether one-time or recurring bonuses change what they...

Child support plays an essential role in family law. It ensures that both parents contribute financially to their children's needs, even when they no longer live together. But, can one parent waive child support? Child support as a child's right Child support...

If you're involved in a child support case in Florida, you may wonder how the state ensures parents meet their financial obligations, especially if one parent struggles to pay. Garnishment is a tool the state uses to guarantee payments. Even if a parent fails to make...

Child support is an important part of raising young ones after parents separate. While most people know that child support helps cover food, housing, clothing, and medical needs, many Florida parents wonder if it also helps pay for college once a child turns 18. ...

Child support is a legal obligation that helps care for your child's needs. If you don’t make your payments, the consequences can be severe. Florida takes non-payment of child support very seriously, with several legal actions available to ensure the support is...