Category Archives: Child Support
What Should I Do About My Child Support Arrears?
Florida requires parents to provide financial support for their children. When one parent misses their child support payments, the unpaid amount is considered in arrears. Unpaid child support obligations can lead to serious legal consequences. If you owe child support arrears or are attempting to collect past-due payments, understanding Florida law can help you… Read More »
Can I Deny Visitation Rights to a Parent Who Won’t Pay Child Support?
Child custody matters are among the most emotional and contentious issues to be resolved during a divorce. One question that our Tampa, FL divorce lawyers are often asked is whether or not you can unilaterally deny visitation rights to a parent who is delinquent on their child support payments. The answer to this question… Read More »
Can the Florida Courts Suspend My Driver’s License for Failing to Pay Child Support?
In Florida, the courts have a number of ways to enforce a child support order. The state of Florida presumes that each parent has a duty and a responsibility to provide support for their children. When a noncustodial parent refuses or is unable to pay child support, the parent receiving child support payments can… Read More »
What Happens if I Miss a Child Support Payment?
The State of Florida takes a parent’s obligation to their child very seriously. It has numerous ways to compel a parent to pay child support, with or without the parent’s willing consent. For this reason, missing a payment is much worse than missing a car payment. In this article, the Tampa, FL child support… Read More »
Can I Receive Child Support if My Co-Parent is a 1099 Worker?
As of October 1, 2021, all Florida businesses that hire 1099 workers (independent contractors) are required to report these payments to the Florida Department of Revenue to ensure that parents receive child support payments. Prior to the passage of this law, it was difficult to track down 1099 workers’ income. A worker could avoid… Read More »
Florida Court Rules on Retroactive Child Support Allegations
The State of Florida requires parents to provide financial support to their children. The obligation to do so ends when the child turns 18, the age of majority. However, if the parent did not provide financial support to the child when the child was still a minor, the parent who is owed child support… Read More »
How Child Support Calculated in Florida and Modifying Child Support Payments
Florida uses an income shares model to determine how much child support should be paid. In other words, it totals the incomes of both parents. As an example, if one parent is making $3,500 a month in net income while the other parent is making $2,500 a month, the court would consider the total… Read More »
What Should You Do If Your Ex Doesn’t Pay Child Support?
Right after a divorce, some parents find that their ex is less-than-willing to pay the child support that they are legally obligated to provide. By being aware of the options available to parents in this situation, it’s easy to ensure that a parent can obtain the child support payments they are legally entitled to…. Read More »
What Is Considered Income That Can Be Paid Towards Child Support?
A parent who is ordered to pay child support will have their income assessed. The parent’s income, as well as their earning potential, will determine their child support arrangements. What Is Considered Income That Can Be Paid Towards Child Support? To determine each parent’s income, the court considers a wide variety of income types…. Read More »
Can Your Passport Be Revoked, If You Don’t Pay Child Support?
No matter what, an individual who has been ordered to pay child support must do so. A failure to pay child support can lead to that individual facing a number of consequences. Just as the title of this article implies, one of these consequences has to do with an individual’s passport. But, there are… Read More »