Category Archives: Child Support
What is the Florida Child Support Guideline Model?
It is well-established that both parents have a duty to support the children they have in common, and that the obligation is usually owed by the parent who does not have primary residential custody. However, you might not realize that US states have different child support guideline models that are used to calculate the… Read More »
Florida Child Support Terms Parents Need To Know
If you are a parent going through a divorce or paternity case in Florida, you probably already know some of the basics about child support. The child support statute recognizes that both parents have a duty to support. Generally, the parent with the most timesharing will receive child support from the other co-parent. However,… Read More »
How Inflation Affects Child Support In Florida
Inflation has been on the minds of Americans and in the news frequently over the last few months, and many households are making adjustments for a higher cost of living. According to a recent article in the Tampa Bay Times, inflation accelerated throughout September as consumer prices rose 8.2 percent. The costs of food… Read More »
Overview Of Florida’s Income Shares Model For Child Support
You may know that both parents are responsible for the financial support of minor children during divorce and after the case concludes. However, you might not be aware of how the amount is calculated, and that there are multiple approaches to determining how much each parent will pay. The most common method is the… Read More »
Deviations From Child Support Guidelines In Florida
While parties to a divorce case can be creative when working out details regarding asset division and alimony, Florida laws on child support do not allow for much flexibility. Parents cannot agree that one party will not pay child support even if the parties equally divide timesharing. Florida child support guidelines use an equation… Read More »
How To Collect Florida Child Support From An Out-Of-State Parent
You expect that your child’s other parent will comply with a child support order pursuant to divorce or paternity proceedings, so it can be frustrating to think that you may need to take legal action. To learn that the non-paying parent has left Florida to avoid child support obligations is downright infuriating. Regardless of… Read More »
Florida Child Support: Dealing With Medical Expenses
Regardless of whether you pay or receive child support in Florida, there are basic amounts that you expect. Costs for food, living arrangements, education, extracurricular activities, and personal needs certainly add up, but they are just the beginning when it comes to the financial investment of raising a child. When addressing child support, parents… Read More »
