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
When considering reasons to modify child support in Florida, it’s essential to address changes in circumstances or potential inaccuracies in a child support order. Our Tampa child support modification attorneys guide parents through the child support modification process when life circumstances change, such as a substantial increase or decrease 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
Child support can be a contentious subject. How is child support determined in Florida? The situations where child support advice may be required are varied. Whether divorcing parties are exploring the need for child support, a single parent is considering whether to apply for modification, or a parent is not
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