Child Support

As delightful as the holidays can be, they can also present a time of great financial stress. You might be worried about how to handle extra childcare during the school break, pay for gifts, and support special outings.  Understanding how these additional expenses fit into your existing agreement or a future order of child support… read more

Navigating the child support system can be confusing, regardless of whether you’re paying support or receiving it. Many parents wonder what support payments cover, how the payments are calculated, and how long the support lasts. The sections below answer five frequently asked child support questions people commonly have about Florida law. 1. What Do Child… read more

If you are ordered to pay child support in Florida, you must pay it on time and in full. In Florida, child support orders are strictly enforced. Failing to pay child support could result in numerous penalties, including jail time in some situations. What Happens if You Don’t Pay Child Support in Florida? Most child… read more

Paying child support can be a heavy burden even if you are fully employed. As a non-custodial parent with a child support obligation, the fact that two households are more expensive to maintain than one is a reality that you have to deal with every day. This reality becomes even harsher if you lose your… read more

When Florida couples with children divorce, child support is a given outcome. But what is the average child support payment in the Sunshine State? The answer to that question: It’s difficult to know because the data is not publicly available. Across the United States, 4.1 million par­ents received child sup­port in the form of cash… read more

A parent can apply for child support in Orlando by signing up for child support services through the Florida Department of Revenue. You do not need an attorney to sign up for these services. However, that does not mean you should not have an attorney to assist you. If you are dealing with a child… read more

Parents are legally obligated to support their children financially regardless of whether they remain a couple. Florida utilizes standard child support guidelines to calculate child support payments.  You must pay court-ordered child support obligations in Florida. If you miss one court-ordered child support payment, it begins a collection process. The result could include jail time,… read more

In Florida, child support is based on standard child support guidelines. Several factors are used to calculate child support obligations. Both parents are responsible for the financial support of their children, even if they decide to divorce or never marry each other.  In some cases, judges may deviate from Florida child support guidelines. Understanding how… read more

Navigating the world of child support can be like trying to find your way through a maze without a map. It’s filled with emotions and tricky turns that can cause tension between parents who might already struggle to communicate. It can feel frustrating and unfair when your ex decides not to pay the child support… read more

Parents in Florida have a legal responsibility to support their children financially. If the parents divorce or are not together, the custodial parent typically receives child support from the non-custodial parent. Child support payments are based on Florida’s Child Support Guidelines.  Child support payments continue until they are modified or ended by the court. Typically,… read more