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Florida Child Support Laws
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Florida Child Support Laws
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Attorney Acevedo is a lawyer admitted to practice law in Florida, has clients from Florida, the United States, and
other countries, and primarily serves Seminole County, Volusia County, Orange County, and Lake County, and the
following cities: Sanford, Longwood, Lake Mary, Heathrow, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Oviedo, Goldenrod,
Fern Park, Forest City, Midway, Geneva, Chuluota, Winter Springs, Wekiva Springs, Deland, Deltona,
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La obligación de ambos padres de
mantener a sus hijos puede durar por años
y la cantidad de la pensión puede cambiar
durante ese tiempo como resultado de
cambios en los ingresos de ambos padres.
Por lo tanto, los padres que se han
separado o divorciado en la Florida
deberían estar familiarizados con las leyes
de manutención de menores de la Florida.
As indicated previously, the child support table provided in the Florida Child Support Laws
specifies the presumptive monthly child support need that both parents are responsible for.
Each individual parent's share of the specified child support need is determined based on the
percentage of the combined income that each individual parent's own income represents.
Florida Child Support Laws: Parent's Share of the Child Support Need
As mentioned in the previous segment of the Florida child support laws, sometimes it is
easier to process this information by discussing it in person with someone who can answer
any particular Florida child support law questions you may have. If you live in the Central
Florida area and you would prefer to go over the Florida child support laws in person with a
knowledgeable and experienced Florida child support attorney, call us to schedule your one
hour confidential consultation today.
For example, if the monthly net income of one parent is $500 and the monthly net income
of the other parent is $1000, the combined monthly net income of both parents would be
$1500 ($500 + $1000 = $1500). So, the parent whose monthly net income is $500
would be responsible for 33% of the specified child support need ($500 ÷ $1500 = 0.33).
And, the parent whose monthly net income is $1000 would be responsible for 67% of the
specified child support need ($1000 ÷ $1500 = 0.67).
Continuing with our example of monthly net income of one parent of $500 and the monthly net
income of the other parent of $1000, we look once again at the child support table provided
in the Florida Child Support Laws.
Florida Child Support Laws: Each Parent's Child Support Contribution
In our example, the combined monthly net income is $1500. Therefore, assuming that the
parents have two minor children in common, we find $1500 in the left hand column of the
child support table and go across to the column for two children and determine that the
specified child support need is $529.
Based on our previous calculations regarding each parent's share of the child support need,
we know that the parent whose net monthly income is $500 is responsible for 33% (0.33) of
the specified child support need which we have determined is $529. Therefore, if the two
children live with the other parent the majority of the time, the parent whose net monthly
income is $500, would pay to the other parent $174.57 ($529 × 0.33 = $174.57).
The contribution of the parent whose net monthly income is $1000 is calculated the same
way. Based on our previous calculations regarding each parent's share of the child support
need, we know that the parent whose net monthly income is $1000 is responsible for 67%
(0.67) of the specified child support need which we have determined is $529. Therefore, if
the two children live with the other parent the majority of the time, the parent whose net
monthly income is $1000, would pay to the other parent $354.43 ($529 × 0.67 = $354.43).
So now you know how to calculate base child support. However, base child support does not
account for child care costs and child health insurance costs. Those costs need to be added to
the child support obligation of the parents. Additionally, the Court may adjust the child
support amounts based on a number of factors.
Florida Child Support Laws: Child & Health Care and Other Adjustments
We previously mentioned that adjustments to the child support may be made where one
parent spends a substantial amount of time with the children. In those situations, there is
another method of calculating child support that takes into account the percentage of
overnight stays the children spend with each parent.
Again, if you believe that the presumptive Florida child support amount should be adjusted
upwards or downwards in your specific situation, you may want to consult with a
knowledgeable and experienced Florida child support lawyer.
The Florida child support laws seek to promote uniformity and fairness and the Florida Child
Support Guidelines help simplify the calculation of base child support. However, it is
important to make sure that you do not neglect to make adjusments based on the child care
costs, the child health insurance costs, and any other factors that may require an upward or
downward adjustment. If you are separated or divorced or you suspect that you may be in
the future, we would urge you to become familiar with the Florida child support laws.
And if you live in the Central Florida area, you should call us today to schedule your one
hour, in person, confidential consultation with a knowledgeable and experienced Florida child
support attorney. During your consultation you will be able to learn more about how the
Florida child support laws may apply in your particular family situation so that you may do
everything you can to make sure that your children's needs are properly provided for.
Florida Child Custody Laws: Preparing Your Child Support Case
We would also urge you to consider reviewing the following brief overviews: