Category Archives: Fort Lauderdale Child Support
How to Deal With Child Support Payments When You Lose Your Job
In Florida, as in other states, child support payments are based in large part on the incomes of the child’s parents and the needs of the child or children. But what happens if your salary changes or you lose your job? Child support payments will not be automatically adjusted if you lose your job… Read More »
Florida Delays Child Support Payments
Unfortunately, single parents that depend upon child support payments have been facing significant delays from the state of Florida. Reports have surfaced that direct deposits received over a month ago have still not been distributed to parents. This has many parents concerned, as these payments are supposed to be made on a direct deposit… Read More »
Florida Child Custody Frequently Asked Questions
How Do Florida Courts Determine Custody? Florida state law does not refer to joint to sole child custody, but rather to time-sharing when it comes to sharing parental responsibility for children. The court orders schedules based on the best interest of the child. One of the factors that the court will take into account… Read More »
How Does Being Unmarried Change My Legal Obligations and Rights?
Although a child’s parents are obligated to financially support that child (regardless of whether they are married or not), unmarried parents do not share in some of the automatic legal protection that comes with marriage. If you are an unmarried parent, it is crucial to understand both your rights and obligations, as sometimes people… Read More »
Supporting Your Child During Divorce
Many parents going through legal separation or divorce are concerned about it affecting their children, whether the children are five, 10, or 15, years old. There are numerous studies indicating that divorce can affect a child’s levels of dependence and independence, behavioral issues, and security. It’s understandable why a child might feel as though… Read More »
Child Support And Special Needs
Under Florida law, parents have an obligation to support their children until they reach the age of majority. Under certain conditions, that obligation might extend beyond the 18th birthday. In a family with a child with special needs, the parents might need to provide financial support indefinitely. Children with mental, physical or emotional special… Read More »
Who Pays College Tuition?
In these times of economic uncertainty, the enormous expense of college tuition weighs heavily on the minds of Florida residents. The state’s Supreme Court has been engaged in a debate around the right to set, raise or cap tuition at the state’s 12 publically funded Universities. While lawmakers grapple with tuition, so do many… Read More »
