Child Support Attorneys  Calculating Fair Support In Florida

How Florida Calculates Child Support

Florida’s guidelines consider both parents’ incomes, health insurance and child care costs, and the number of overnights in the Parenting Plan. The court usually follows the guideline amount, with limited room to deviate. Our attorneys make sure the inputs are accurate and that support reflects real budgets for families in Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, Altamonte Springs and beyond.

Establishing And Modifying Support

We verify wages, bonuses, and self employment income, and address hidden or cash earnings when necessary. If jobs change or time sharing shifts, we pursue modification for an increase or reduction. For equal time arrangements, we explain how the formula works when one parent earns more so the result stays fair to the child. Parents often review child custody impacts on overnights and coordinate with divorce timelines so support starts promptly and correctly.

Enforcement When Payments Stop

If support is not paid, we can seek income deduction orders, interest, contempt, or other remedies the court allows. Florida tools include driver’s license suspension and tax refund interception when appropriate. Our focus is consistent support that arrives on time without repeated court trips.

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