Child Support

When families decide to separate, one of the first things on every parent’s mind is how they are going to financially support their child/children in two separate households.

Both parents are responsible for supporting their minor children. This is true for both married and unmarried couples who have a child/children together. Sometimes, a spouse refuses to pay the appropriate child support. Courts may often enter a temporary support order requiring one party to pay the appropriate amount of support while the dissolution of marriage or paternity case is being litigated.

Pursuant to Florida Child Support Guidelines Laws, both parties’ incomes, work related daycare expenses and health insurance costs for the child are factored in the formula to determine the appropriate amount of child support. Additionally, the amount of time-sharing (number of overnights each parent spends with their child/children over the course of a year) is also factored into the child support calculations. In most cases, child support lasts until the child/children reaches the age of 18 or graduates from high school.

Some families have special circumstances that allow you to deviate upward or downward from child support guidelines. Every family is different. We pride ourselves on working with your family to determine your child/children’s specific needs.

If child support is an issue in your South Florida family law matter, please call us today to schedule your confidential, complimentary consultation at 954.915.0400 or email us at office@linkfamilylaw.com.