You and your spouse were proud to see your child get accepted into college. You both were eager to see the day come when they’d leave home and get to explore what they want to do in life. Unfortunately, with them leaving the nest, you’ve both also agreed that you no...
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Child Support
When is child support modification possible?
If you are a divorced parent, you may have a child support agreement in place. While there are many factors that usually go into the calculation of child support, there are also circumstances that may warrant a change in the initial payment amount. Florida does allow...
I’ve been ordered to pay child support, now what?
Both parents are obligated to provide financially for their child, even after a divorce has taken place. If you're the non-custodial parent, this usually entails child support payments, which are determined by the court. It's important to take the right steps if...
The basics of child support payments
When Florida parents get divorced, one of them is likely going to pay child support. Many parents may have questions about how much these payments might be, so it is important to understand the factors a court typically considers. Sometimes child custody affects child...
Financial irresponsibility and child support payments
Divorce can bring up a variety of difficult issues for people to work through, from disputes in court to depression and other negative emotions. For those who have children, ending a marriage can give rise to a number of legal matters and some parents struggle with...
Child support and the loss of your job
As a parent who is required to make child support payments, our law office realizes that there are many different hurdles you might encounter on a daily basis. You could be having trouble staying caught up on the child support payments you owe or you might be facing...
Other consequences of back child support
Our blog has provided information on some of the consequences of falling behind on child support payments, such as having one's tax refund intercepted and being unable to apply for a U.S. passport. However, there are many other reasons why it is crucial to pay...
Child support and your tax refund
People are aware of many of the different challenges that can come with child support, such as the risk of being arrested for failing to make payments and the social stigma that is attached to back child support. In a recent blog post, we discussed how child support...
Unpaid child support and passport applications
When a parent is not able to pay child support, for whatever reason, there is a long list of challenges they may have to work through. It is not uncommon for people in this position to have an incredible amount of anxiety over their circumstances, but they may also...