The law recognizes that both parents have an obligation to financially support their children, even after divorce or separation. Children need money to pay for things like food, clothing and shelter, school supplies, extracurricular activities and medical costs.
Whether you are the paying parent seeking to establish child support obligations, or you are the recipient of unpaid child support, our Orlando family lawyers can help. Contact us today to set up a free initial consultation.
Florida Child Support Guidelines
While state laws provide basic child support guidelines, there is a great deal of discretion for the courts in determining a fair award. The attorneys at Jennifer Dane Family Law can work with you to ensure that all relevant factors are considered when establishing a child support order. We can also assist you in pursuing enforcement if the other party is not paying what they are supposed to.
In most cases, child support is paid on a monthly basis through an Income Withholding Order from the paying parent’s paycheck. In some cases, support is paid on an ad hoc basis as agreed between the parties or as ordered by the court. In any event, our Orlando child support lawyers will be sure that all payments are made in accordance with the Florida law and the guidelines.
Our firm can also handle modifications to existing child support orders. A modification to a child support order may be appropriate under certain circumstances, such as a change in either parent’s income or expenses, additional health care costs for the child or parents, or other changes that require the intervention of the court. An experienced attorney can evaluate these changes and determine if the current child support amount is appropriate.
Are You Considering Divorce or Separation?
The process of getting a divorce or legal separation can be extremely stressful, especially when you have children. Our experienced Orlando child support lawyers are here to help you navigate these difficult issues, and work to ensure that your interests as well as those of your children are protected throughout the process.
We can work with you to create a child support agreement that is both fair and affordable. You can trust our Orlando lawyers to fight aggressively for your rights, and to be sensitive to the emotional challenges of a divorce or separation. We will make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible. If you need a lawyer, call The 850-Call-JOE Law Firm, we are here to help you. We are Lead Counsel verified, which means that we have passed a rigorous background check and maintain good standing with the bar association in your state. We have helped many parents in Central Florida with their child custody issues and can help you, too. Call us at 850-Call-JOE today for a free, confidential consultation. We will take the time to listen carefully and answer your questions. You can be confident that we will represent you professionally and fairly.