In any Legal Separation or Divorce involving minor children, the best interests of the children are paramount. Unfortunately, not every parent is willing to do their part and Child Support guidelines can be complicated to understand and often lead to contentious disputes between the parties. Our Team at The Marks Law Firm, P.A. has the knowledge and experience to help you make sure that your Child Support determination is fair and accurate. In Florida, Child Support is determined based on Florida Child Support Guidelines that consider each parent’s income and other factors like who pays the health insurance premiums, day care, or after school care expenses for the minor children. Even Alimony payments made and received can affect Florida Child Support calculations and Florida Child Support payments.
While the statutory guidelines provide the parties with a starting point for their Florida Child Support obligations, it is often appropriate to deviate from the amount provided for in the statute. The amount of Child Support needed may be more than the standard guideline amount depending on whether there are any special needs or circumstances involving the minor child or children. The Marks Law Firm, P.A. will consider your unique situation and help you determine whether a deviation is appropriate. For those parents already paying or receiving Child Support, we can analyze your situation to help you decide whether to modify or terminate your Child Support obligations or to enforce support obligations that the other parent isn’t meeting.
The Marks Law Firm, P.A.’s Child Support lawyers serve the Orlando, Winter Park, Altamonte Springs, Winter Springs, Winter Garden, Kissimmee, Longwood, Clermont, Ocoee, and Lake Mary areas with help and counsel regarding your Child Support situation. Call us to schedule a consultation today.