Creating a safe, healthy environment (or two, really) for your child or children is important, especially when they spend time in two different homes. The term co-parent is being tossed about more and is more accepted, but it is still difficult to come up with a good set of guidelines
Child custody and child support seem to have a connection. In some ways, they do, but in an important way, they do not. As a parent, it is important for you to understand how they relate and how they are different. You could find yourself in a bad situation if
Child support is a massive aspect of divorce. You need to understand what an arrangement covers and get a fair plan. One question you may ask is if child support pays for college tuition. According to College Tuition Compare, Florida students pay $3,891 for in-state residency and $15,494 for out-of-state.
Whether or not they are married, parents are a vital part of their child’s life. However, if you and your child’s other parent are not married, you may not have the same legal protections afforded to married parents. One way for unmarried parents to protect themselves is by establishing paternity.
Your child changes every day. They may have recently entered school. They may have different needs for healthcare than they did a year ago. You may have moved to a new home, changing their daily life in the process. Thankfully, your child support agreement can change to reflect their life
Child support is a legal obligation that ensures both parents contribute to the financial well-being of their children. The non-payment of child support payments is known as child support arrears. When one parent fails to meet this obligation, it can lead to financial stress and hardship for the custodial parent
Many parents fulfill their child support obligations through income withholding, which involves employers sending support payments to the state from the parent’s paycheck. However, some parents must find other ways to pay child support if income withholding does not cover the child support they owe.Outside of income withholding, parents have
For parents going through divorce, child support-related issues will often make up the bulk of concerns and a big portion of time. You need to understand how child support is determined in Florida, what an arrangement covers, and how to get a fair plan. One question you may ask is
Without a formal child support modification, a parent who makes child support payments in Florida must continue to do so until the child comes of age. If either parent has a reason to request a change to an existing child support order, that parent must follow a specific process in
Establishing paternity in Florida is a crucial step for the father of a child to affirm their legal paternity and secure their parental rights. Whether you are seeking to be recognized as the biological father or need to file a paternity action, understanding your legal rights is essential. At Quinn &
One of the most common questions asked shortly after divorce proceedings is, “Can you get a passport if you owe child support?” If you fall behind on child support, you could face many different penalties, including the possibility of passport denial. However, it is important to understand how passport denial
It is something you automatically did as married Florida parents with children. Now, provided the kids are still under the age of 18, it is something you must learn to do in a revised way post-divorce after you decide how to tell your kids about divorce. Divorce-linked time sharing has
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