When parents are married, they have a legal obligation to support their children. This responsibility remains even when the parents divorce. Both parents must continue to financially support the child until they turn 18-years-old. Sometimes, however, one parent may struggle financially and not be able to support the child. If this is the case, there… read more
Raising children after a divorce can be challenging for both parents. Even with joint custody, it is not always easy to make the arrangement function smoothly. There is also the financial side of being a parent. In Florida, both parents are legally obligated to support their child until the child becomes an adult. In the… read more
The incarceration of a parent can place tremendous stress on the family. While many aspects of the parent’s life are put on hold, child support obligations are not. Under Florida law, going to prison does not excuse a parent’s responsibility for child support payments. The only way to change existing child support is through a… read more
All parents know that raising a child is expensive. These costs only increase once the parents are in two separate households. A family cannot live apart as cheaply as they could when they were together. With less money to go around, some expenses, such as extracurricular activities may be difficult to afford. As children get… read more
How to Legally Avoid Paying Child Support in Florida
When parents are married, they have a legal obligation to support their children. This responsibility remains even when the parents divorce. Both parents must continue to financially support the child until they turn 18-years-old. Sometimes, however, one parent may struggle financially and not be able to support the child. If this is the case, there… read more
Do I Have to Pay Child Support with 50/50 Joint Custody?
Raising children after a divorce can be challenging for both parents. Even with joint custody, it is not always easy to make the arrangement function smoothly. There is also the financial side of being a parent. In Florida, both parents are legally obligated to support their child until the child becomes an adult. In the… read more
How Does Incarceration Affect a Parent’s Child Support Obligations?
The incarceration of a parent can place tremendous stress on the family. While many aspects of the parent’s life are put on hold, child support obligations are not. Under Florida law, going to prison does not excuse a parent’s responsibility for child support payments. The only way to change existing child support is through a… read more
Who Pays for Extracurricular Activities After a Divorce?
All parents know that raising a child is expensive. These costs only increase once the parents are in two separate households. A family cannot live apart as cheaply as they could when they were together. With less money to go around, some expenses, such as extracurricular activities may be difficult to afford. As children get… read more