Category Archives: child support payment
What are Legal Reasons to Stop Paying Child Support in Tampa?
If you have been ordered to pay child support by the courts, the order is final and legally binding. Failing to pay child support has a number of consequences. You could face enforcement actions such as being found in contempt of court, being required today to pay your former spouse’s attorney fees, and more…. Read More »
Can You Go to Jail for Failing to Pay Child Support In Florida?
During divorce or a separate dispute, the judge may issue a child support order. These orders are final and legally binding. If you have been ordered to pay child support, you have a legal obligation to pay it in full and on time. Child support orders are strictly enforced in Florida. If you fail… Read More »
How Can I Have Child Support Order Enforced in Tampa?
When two people have a child together, they are both financially responsible for supporting the child. Unfortunately, there are cases when parents do not comply with the terms of a child support order. In these instances, it is necessary for other parents to enforce the order to secure child support. Below, our Tampa enforcement… Read More »
Can You Increase Child Support Payments in Florida?
Life is unpredictable. If you have gotten a divorce or separated from your child’s other parent, you may have a child support order in place. Over time, though, the needs of your child may change and they may need more support. The same order that was issued at the time of separation may no… Read More »
Four Frequently Asked Questions About Child Support in Florida
If you are a parent who is going through divorce, you likely have many questions about the process. Many of those questions likely revolve around the subject of child support. Our Tampa child support attorneys often hear many questions about this issue from divorcing parents. The most frequently asked questions we hear are outlined… Read More »
Can You Discharge Child Support Payments In Bankruptcy In Florida?
Millions of people across the country are currently experiencing financial hardship. If you have mounting bills that you are currently finding difficult to pay, child support may be an added obligation you cannot afford. Just like so many other people who cannot afford their current debt levels, you may have already considered filing for… Read More »
How Is Child Support Calculated In Florida?
When making decisions on child support during a divorce case, there is no one fixed number a judge will use. Instead, many different factors are considered when the amount of support is being decided. Below, our Tampa child support attorney explains some of the main factors a judge will consider when trying to resolve… Read More »
What Is Average Child Support In Florida?
All parents in Florida are required to financially support their children until they are no longer minors. In general this is when the child turns 18 or graduates from high school if before the age of 19, whichever is later. After or during a divorce, a judge may order one parent to pay child… Read More »
The Importance of Establishing Paternity in Child Custody and Support Cases
It seems almost self-evident that children thrive more in homes that have mothers and fathers in place to support and guide them. Ideally, all children would have the chance to live with both parents in a loving environment, but reality is often much harsher. Couples cannot always stay together, and marriage does not automatically… Read More »
Possible Effects of Federal Policy Changes on Child Support Enforcement
Starting late last year and continuing into earlier this year, a new federal policy shifted the focus of child support enforcement and could affect among other things the amount of money custodial parents receive from their non-custodial ex-spouses. The federal government, working in tandem with state agencies, provides oversight and regulation of State child… Read More »
