Deviating From Florida’s Child Support Guidelines

Child support in Florida follows a standardized formula designed to ensure children receive the financial support they need from both parents. These guidelines apply whether parents are divorcing, legally separated, or were never married.  While the guidelines provide a starting point, courts sometimes find that the standard calculation does not fit a family’s particular circumstances. […]

Do I Have to Pay Child Support with 50/50 Custody?

If you have joint custody of your child, you might assume that you don’t have to pay child support. After all, why would you have to pay child support when your child is with you half of the time? Many parents in Florida are surprised to learn that they may still be required to pay […]