Tag Archives: Fort Lauderdale Child Support Attorneys
Seeking Changes In Child Support
Just because your divorce decree establishes certain amounts that are to be paid for alimony and child support does not mean that they may never be changed if there is reason to do so. In Florida, it is possible to seek changes to your child support payments if you are able to show that… Read More »
Paying Child Support After You’ve Been Fired
It is still worryingly common in this day and age for a worker to lose their job with very little warning. While obviously, losing a job is stressful on multiple levels, it can also cause issues for your family, especially if divorce is already in the proverbial equation. Losing a job, especially through no… Read More »
Defining “Income” For Florida Child Support
Like most other states of the union, Florida uses the income shares model when assessing parental child support responsibilities. However, the relevant statutes are somewhat vague on what exactly constitutes ‘income’ – given the list of exemptions and adjustments that can be made to gross income under Florida law. If you are in a… Read More »
Calculating Child Support Under Florida Guidelines
One common denominator in most Florida divorces is child support. While it is necessary to work out an equitable compromise, it is also in the interest of the court, as well as the family involved, to do so quickly and fairly. If there are disputes, Florida courts are unafraid to help the spouses reach… Read More »
Child Support: Florida Guidelines and Calculations
When it comes to child support, each state has different standards and guidelines. But generally speaking, child support guidelines are uniform throughout the State of Florida, and the guidelines provide standards to calculate the support needed for a child, and the amount of each parent’s responsibility. Section 61.30, Florida Statutes, governs child support in… Read More »
