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  • Reasons Your Child Support May Be Too High

    Child support is not meant to be a burden. It should be based on reasonable expenses, and it should be about the same amount you would spend if you lived with them. Even so, some people find it hard to keep up with their payments. This not only causes financial problems like debt, but it also results in legal issues. The good news is this: You can have your child support payments modified if your ...
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  • Can I Change My Child Support Payments?

    We all want to be there for our children, supporting them however we can. Sometimes, however, the realities of life stop us from doing so. Child support can get away from you, especially when you simply can’t cover the payments. You may get too far behind to catch up, which could lead to legal trouble. If you are in this situation, you may be able to have your payments altered. It is not enough to ...
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  • What If I Can’t Pay My Child Support?

    Child support exists to help custodial parents pay for the costs of raising their child. Many noncustodial parents are ordered to make regular child support payments by the courts. However, a person may not be able to afford the same amount of child support they could when their order was first made due to various life changes. There are certain actions a parent can take when this happens to get ...
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  • How Custody Decisions Are Made in Florida

    When a couple has a baby, they share custody of the child while they are still together. However, if they decide to separate, the courts may need to step in to help determine how much time each parent will have with the child and where the child will live. The state of Florida usually prefers to keep children in contact with both parents whenever possible, although one parent is usually given the ...
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  • The Benefits of Establishing Paternity

    When a married couple has a child, it is assumed they are the biological parents of that child. However, the same is not the case for unmarried couples. Establishing paternity can name a child’s biological father as their legal father. It also gives the father certain rights, like visitation. However, it also gives them responsibilities, such as making child support payments. What are the benefits ...
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  • When Does Child Support End in Florida?

    When parents file for divorce in Florida, the child will primarily live with one parent (i.e., custodial parent) and the other (i.e., noncustodial parent) will be responsible for paying child support , which is designed to financially provide for the child’s expenses, such as food, shelter, educational, medical, etc. However, making child support payments every month—year after year—can take a ...
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  • What Is Considered "Income" for Child Support Calculations?

    Parents in Florida are legally obligated to financially support their child, whether they are the custodial parent or the noncustodial parent. Noncustodial parents will provide support in the form of monetary payments, and the payment amount is determined based on both parents’ incomes. In today’s blog, we will discuss what types of income flows are considered to calculate child support. ...
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  • Will a Joint Custody Agreement Impact Child Support Payments?

    Many people are currently raising their children in a joint custody agreement, meaning they share custody responsibilities with the other parent whom they are not in a spousal relationship with. Joint custody is one of the most used legal avenues for ensuring both proper care for the child and adequate time spent with both parents. In joint custody, both parents share all responsibilities and time ...
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  • They Refuse to Pay Child Support. Can I Refuse to Let Them See Our Child?

    For many custodial parents, child support isn’t funny money – it’s a vital financial resource that can make a significant difference in a child’s general welfare. The State of Florida would be inclined to agree, because failing to pay child support for four consecutive months or owing at least $2,500 in back child support is a felony in this state. If you’re a parent trying to make ends meet, ...
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