If you finished Florida divorce proceedings a few years ago and worked out the kinks of a parenting plan, you may believe that going to court is in the past. However, now that you have teenagers, current child support no longer covers expenses. As a result, you may go...
How does the court determine the amount of child support?
Child support is an obligation of both parents. In general, if a child lives mostly with one parent, the other parent will help supplement the costs of raising and caring for the child through child support. The court determines the amount of child support through...
Considerations before filing a child support modification
The divorce process has its complexities, but having children complicates things further. No matter when the courts finalize the divorce, it is reasonable to assume that you or your ex-spouse has child support payments to make to the other. Once the courts decide on...
Who gets payments of past-due support after the child turns 18?
Anyone can easily fall behind in child support payments. When this happens, most people will work to pay off arrears quickly. However, if you have a situation where your child's other parent owes you a large amount of back support, you may be waiting a long time to...
Collecting back child support from an ex living abroad
If you are struggling because of unpaid child support, you likely face different challenges. Aside from anxiety or even depression, you could have a hard time paying bills, buying food for your children or providing them with the supplies and resources they need. If...
Do single-parent households face greater risks of poverty?
In most child custody cases, women are the sole or primary custodial parent. Despite increasing participation in the workforce and the fact that women, on average, are more highly educated than men, women still make less money. This holds true even for women in...
DO YOU HAVE GROUNDS TO MODIFY A SUPPORT OBLIGATION?
As this economic downturn continues, the attorneys and staff at Rubinstein & Holz are here to assist. If you are obligated to pay child support or alimony and your income has decreased due to an involuntary change in your job or income status, such as termination,...
How does child support work in Florida?
In Florida, the state Department of Revenue manages child support services. Both parents have a legal obligation to provide for a minor child until he or she turns 18. Learn more about how Florida calculates child support for divorcing parents. Child support...
What happens if I do not pay child support?
In the event that you are the non-custodial parent of a child in Florida, it is imperative that you make your court-appointed child support payments on time and in full. Failure to do so can have several damaging consequences, both financial and legal. Plus, child...
What should you do when you cannot pay child support?
What happens when you reach a point when you are no longer able to meet the requirements of your child support agreement? Things continue to change long after a divorce is final, and you may find that these changes affected your financial capabilities. If you cannot...
