The Cost of Raising Children
Child support isn't about rewarding one parent financially at the other's expense. Neither is it a substitute for playing an active, meaningful role in raising children even though those children might spend the majority of their lives under the other parent's care. Child support simply recognizes the fact that raising children is not something you can do without financial resources.
Courts are obligated to set child supports based upon a statutory formula.
At Sanders & Sanders, we help people throughout Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties to resolve child support issues in connection with divorce. Talk to our attorneys and learn more about the creative ways this problem can be addressed. Call 407-843-0012 or contact us online.
"I've heard that spending more time with my children can affect my child support"
Yes, a significant amount of parenting time (formerly known as child custody) can reduce the amount of child support that would otherwise be required under Florida's child support guidelines. If the children live with you, or you are responsible for their care on a nearly half-time basis, you may qualify.
"Can I get a child support amount that deviates from the state's guidelines be agreed on?"
Yes, judges will generally approve negotiated and mediated agreements that deviate from the state's guidelines, provided there is a good reason. Agreements can be fashioned that meet with the specific needs of each family if the correct terminology is used.
"Once child support has been set, can it be changed?"
Yes, courts realize that all kinds of things can happen in life and, thus, make it necessary to revisit divorce settlements. Child support is always modifiable if there are certain condition changes within the family. If there has been a significant increase or decrease in income, a job layoff, unemployment, an illness or even just a change in the needs of your growing children, our lawyers can help you obtain a modification.
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Do you owe back child support? Are you seeking to enforce an existing child support order? For the quality advice and representation you need to resolve these issues and more - call our Winter Park, Florida, law offices directly or contact us online.
