Child Support Coral Springs, Boca Raton & throughout Broward County, FL.

Each parent in the State of Florida has a fundamental obligation to support his or her minor or legally dependent child pursuant to § 61.29(1), Florida Statutes. In Florida, child support is calculated based on the guidelines enunciated in § 61.30, Florida Statutes. Of course, the State of Florida has an interest in preserving the best interest of a child and part of that is ensuring the parents of children are providing appropriately for their children.

Essential Child Support Factors

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The essential (but not all) factors in calculating child support are the child’s parents’ gross income, the amount of overnight time sharing each parent has with their child(ren), whether one or both parents pay for health, dental and other medical insurance expenses or child care for their child, and how many other children either party already has a pre-existing obligation to pay child support for.

Broward County Child support is an issue which must be decided for any party involved in a paternity or dissolution of marriage involving minor children. A failure to abide by a court order to pay child support can result in a suspension of a payor’s driver’s license, and present severe and even criminal consequences for the party ordered to pay child support. If you have questions surrounding whether you or your child’s other parent have an obligation to pay child support or have a child support enforcement action pending, you should contact our law office immediately. Broward Child support is for your children, not the other parent. It is an obligation that should be honored and is never waived.

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Frequently Asked Question

A child support lawyer helps parents establish, modify, enforce, or contest child support orders while ensuring that financial arrangements comply with Florida law and support the child’s best interests.

Florida courts generally consider factors such as each parent’s income, healthcare expenses, childcare costs, and the amount of time each parent spends with the child when determining child support obligations.

Failure to pay court-ordered child support can result in enforcement actions, including wage garnishment, driver’s license suspension, tax refund interception, or other legal penalties.

A parental custody lawyer helps protect your parental rights, negotiate parenting plans, represent you during custody disputes, and advocate for arrangements that serve your child’s best interests.

A parental relocation lawyer assists parents who wish to move with their child or who need to challenge a proposed relocation. Legal representation helps ensure compliance with Florida relocation laws and protects parental rights.

In many cases, Florida law requires court approval or consent from the other parent before relocating a significant distance with a child. A parental relocation lawyer can guide you through the legal requirements and filing process.

Yes. Many custody cases result in shared parental responsibility, allowing both parents to participate in major decisions affecting the child’s upbringing, education, and healthcare.

Child custody generally refers to decision-making authority and parenting responsibilities, while visitation or parenting time determines when each parent spends time with the child.

A parental custody lawyer assists parents with establishing, modifying, or enforcing custody and visitation arrangements. They advocate for solutions that support the child’s best interests while protecting parental rights.

Yes. If there has been a substantial change in circumstances, a parent may request a modification of an existing custody order. A parental custody lawyer can help present the necessary evidence and navigate the legal process.