Child Support Attorney in Palm Beach Gardens
Child Support Services for Palm Beach Gardens Families
As a father or mother, you have a moral obligation to provide for your child. And as a parent, you have a legal obligation to support your child. Whether you are considering filing for divorce or already have, you may be concerned about how you will be able to provide for your child and how the child will be affected by the legal proceedings.
Contact our firm to learn more about how a child support calculation is calculated and how we can help you obtain an order for child support that is fair and in your child's best interests.
How Is Child Support Calculated in Florida?
Florida uses a specific formula to determine how much child support will be paid or received. When calculating child support, Florida statutes take into consideration the amount of time each parent spends with their child, the amount of income each parent makes, and the cost of the child's health insurance. The amount of child support is determined by the parents' combined net disposable income and then divided based on the number of children they have in common.
To calculate child support, it is necessary to determine the following:
- The gross monthly income of each parent
- The number of children they have in common
- The percentage of time the children spend with each parent
Once those three items are determined, the total amount of child support due is calculated by the following formula:
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Child support payments are made by the parent with the higher income, and the payments are collected by the state on behalf of the custodial parent. Child support payments can be modified if there is a change in circumstances, such as a change in either parent's income. You should consult with an experienced family law attorney to discuss how to request a modification.
Contact Our Firm for Help with Child Support
The family law attorneys at John F. Schutz, P.L., understand how important it is to be able to provide for your child and that you may have concerns about your child's financial future and your ability to continue making the child support payments you have been paying. With more than 40 years of combined experience, our lawyers have handled many cases involving child support and understand how the process works. We can help you obtain an order for child support that is fair and in your child's best interests.
Call our firm at (561) 677-2462 or contact us online to schedule a consultation with a child support attorney in Palm Beach Gardens.
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