Category Archives: Child Support
Failing to Make Support Payments and Contempt of Court
Court-ordered support is a serious obligation in Florida. When payments aren’t made on time, the consequences can quickly become more than just financial. In some cases, the person failing to pay may be held in contempt of court, a legal finding that can carry steep penalties. If you’re behind on payments, or dealing with… Read More »
10 Invalid Reasons for a Child Support Increase
When an ex-spouse is trying to secure more money in child support, they need to have a valid reason. If you have received a request for an increase, connect with a Port St. Lucie family law attorney. It may be possible to push back against an unfair or unnecessary increase. #1 Increased Personal Expenses… Read More »
Why Child Support Payments Cease
When it comes to child support payments, consistency is key. Regular payments ensure the well-being of children and allows the parent receiving the payments to budget accordingly. So if you’ve been receiving child support payments and suddenly the payments are no longer being made, it likely has you concerned. A first step is determining… Read More »
Prompting Factors for Child Support Modifications
Child support payments are a key part of many Florida household budgets, and in some situations the child support amount set when a divorce is finalized is the appropriate amount for years, but in other situations the amount needs to be adjusted as the parents income changes and evolves as careers progress with the… Read More »
Financial Stress, Spite, And Other Reasons Child Support Payments Stop
When a marriage ends and children are involved, it is possible child support payments will be awarded. These funds are typically distributed monthly and are designed to help the parent with primary custody manage the expenses of child rearing, such as paying for housing costs, food, clothing, and more. If these funds suddenly stop,… Read More »
Child Support And Florida Job Loss
Losing your job, or even having your hours significantly reduced, can crash a household budget. If you were already having a hard time keeping up with bills, the loss of income can be devastating, and people who personally identify with their work can feel emotionally distraught. But there are ways to renew your sense… Read More »
Can’t Afford Child Support? Consider a Child Support Modification
While a divorce intends to separate two individuals who were once together, the process isn’t as simple as saying goodbye forever. If there is a child involved in the family, the equation becomes more complicated. When parents decide to separate, the noncustodial parent is still expected to pay a specific amount of money to… Read More »
How Does Death Affect Child Support?
Child support is a periodic monetary aid of a fixed sum that a child receives from either of their parents following their divorce. Its value to a child cannot be overstated, and in 2017, the Government of Florida distributed almost $1.5 billion worth of money in child support funds. In most cases, child support… Read More »
Family Law and COVID-19
Topics surrounding Family Law and COVID-19 (Coronavirus) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE | TIME SHARING | DIVORCE | MODIFICATIONS | CHILD SUPPORT | PATERNITY While many of us are trapped in our homes with our family, others are being kept from their children. Some are trapped in abusive or unfriendly relationships and still others are in danger of losing their drivers license… Read More »
Are Incarcerated Parents Required to Pay Child Support?
Even after a parent is found guilty of a crime and incarcerated, life on the outside does not come to a screeching halt. The parent may still have a child and other responsibilities to consider from behind bars. A caregiver may be in place for a child after his or her parent is sent… Read More »
