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Child support in Florida is calculated based on each parent’s income, but what happens when one parent is not being completely honest about how much they earn? Hidden or underreported income can significantly impact the outcome of a child support Florida case, often leading to unfair financial obligations. Understanding how hidden income...
Understanding the New Tax Landscape Florida families preparing for a divorce or modification in 2025 may experience shifts in how courts evaluate financial obligations. Although Florida does not impose a state income tax, federal tax updates can influence how net income is assessed. These adjustments may affect both alimony and child suppo...
The Realities of Rising Child Care Expenses Raising children is expensive—and for many divorced or separated parents in Florida, child care costs represents one of the largest ongoing costs. Daycare, after-school programs, and summer camps can cost thousands of dollars each year. When these expenses increase or decrease substantially, they...
In Florida, child support is a mandatory requirement for all parents whether they are married to each other or not. Both parents are responsible for part of their minor children’s support and sometimes this support will be given to a third party legal guardian such as a grandparent. Additionally, child support cannot be made part of a pre o...
Legal Remedies for Those Unable to Pay Child Support In Florida, parents are responsible for meeting their children's financial needs. But the Child Support in Florida knows that things can change. Events such as losing a job, getting sick, or being unable to work can make it hard for a parent to pay support payments. When this occurs, Flori...
Penalties for Non-Payment of Child Support Unpaid Child Support in Florida can lead to significant problems. If you miss a payment, the court will send you a notice of delinquency. This notice indicates that the court is now enforcing the support order. If parents ignore this notice, they may face even more severe consequences. Florida ch...
Key Highlights In Florida, both parents are required to provide financial support for their children. Child support in Florida follow the "Income Shares Model." This examines what parents earn and what the child needs. If a parent does not pay child support, there can be serious consequences. These may include having wages garnishe...
Legal Framework for Special Needs Child Support Empower yourself by understanding the laws about child support for a child with special needs. This means knowing both federal and state rules. Federal law sets a basic standard, but Florida has rules that show how child support is figured out and enforced. This knowledge will give you the conf...
Key Highlights Understanding Florida child support guidelines is important; it empowers parents of special needs children. This knowledge gives them the confidence to navigate the legal system and child support attorney for their children's rights. Child support orders for special needs children are not one-size-fits-all. They are tai...
Understanding Florida alimony laws is not just a legal requirement but a crucial step towards securing your financial future when navigating a divorce in Florida. Terms like 'temporary' and 'permanent' alimony may sound daunting, but understanding their key differences can put you in the driver's seat. These two types of spousal support serve...
At Gisando Law in Palm Beach, FL, we understand that marriage over divorce can bring significant financial challenges for both spouses, especially when it comes to issues of alimony and child support. In many divorce cases, these two forms of financial support intersect, leading to questions about how they are calculated and how they impact e...
Child support is a crucial aspect of ensuring the well-being of children whose parents are no longer together. In Florida, like in many other states, child support is legally mandated to provide financial assistance for the upbringing of the child. However, there are instances where child support payments may come to a halt, leaving both cust...
As each state has their own set of Family Law guidelines (statutes), for the purposes of this blog, guidelines for the state of Florida Child Support Laws, which include retroactive situations, will be used. In Florida Family law, the term “in the best interest of the child” is used frequently and in a sense becomes the goal or mission of...
Divorce or the severing of a relationship where a child or children have resulted, is rarely easy or without dissension. One of the most frequently asked questions is how much Child Support Calculations will be awarded. This is a concern from both the standpoint of how much money one parent (this can be either the mother or the father and is ...
Parents are legally duty-bound to provide support for their children and it is considered the right of the child to be fed, clothed, and safely cared for in a nurturing environment. While this supportive care is not always a reality, when there is a divorce or dispute with children involved, the rationale of child support is to make sure that...
