Experienced Florida Child Support Attorneys

Our child support attorneys are familiar with the ins and outs of child support calculations, from determining both parties’ true monthly income to reaching the final correct figure. To help you get a better understanding of this process, read on to learn how child support is determined in Florida.

Determining Child Support In Florida

Under Florida law, child support is calculated based on a formula determined by the Florida Legislature. The formula considers both parties’ incomes, how much time the child spends with each parent, health insurance costs, and any other costs necessary to care for the child. To learn more, get in touch with our Tampa child support lawyers.

• Unlike other states, Florida does NOT require parents to pay child support after a child graduates from high school or turns 18 (whichever occurs last). This means that a Florida court can’t hold any party responsible for paying college expenses for a child. Unless a party’s income is difficult to ascertain, the process of determining child support is typically straightforward.
• Now that you know how child support is determined, next is the matter of when it is established. Child support is set at the same time the first time-sharing schedule is established by the court. However, it is always subject to change in case there is a significant enough change in the parties’ circumstances. In Florida, the standard for a significant change is relatively low. The law requires a modification of child support whenever recalculating the formula described above would result in a 15% or $50 per month change in the child support figure, whichever is higher. Other changes that would cause child support to change would be a significant increase or decrease in a party’s income, a child reaching the age of majority, or an increase in health insurance costs.
• Courts can depart from the child support formula under certain conditions. This is often true in cases involving children with special needs.

No two families are the same, so the best approach for you will vary depending upon your unique case. That’s why Quinn & Lynch, P.A., specializes in negotiation that is both creative and strong.

Our methods result in most of our cases being mediated without court involvement. Behind our success is years of experience with a wide variety of dispute resolution methods and an unwavering belief that amicable resolution generates a better outcome for families.

Consult With Our Tampa Bay Child Custody And Support Attorneys

Before undertaking a divorce, seeking the advice of our experienced family law attorneys who are skilled in the divorce process is essential to protect your assets.

Contact our child support and family law attorneys at Quinn & Lynch, P.A., to schedule a consultation for representation in a divorce case by calling 813-773-0687 or contact us online.