Child Support

Fort Lauderdale Child Support Attorney

Who Pays Child Support?

In cases where the child lives with one parent for a significantly greater portion of time than the other, or where one parent pays the majority of the expenses for that child, chances are that the other parent is legally required to provide child support.

In many instances, the two parents can reach an agreement between themselves that fairly distributes the financial burden of raising a child. However, there are often times when the child support that’s being offered is inadequate, or fortunes change that require a modification to the existing agreement.

How Are Child Support Obligations Calculated in Florida?

Calculations of child support can be complicated. However, an experienced lawyer can determine what the law requires as long as they are provided with the financial records of both parties. If the other parent is uncooperative, those records can be subpoenaed through the courts.

In Florida, Child support calculations are based on:

• The amount of time the child spends with each parent
• The total monthly income of both parents
• The total monthly expenses of both parents
• The standard needs of the child like clothing and food.
• Daycare costs including aftercare and child care costs
• The healthcare and educational costs of the child