Child Support

What If a Parent Moves Out of State? Jurisdictional Issues in Support

What If a Parent Moves Out of State? Jurisdictional Issues in Support

Divorce or paternity judgments involving children almost always include orders related to child support. These support obligations are designed to ensure that children receive the financial resources...

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Do Stepparents Ever Have to Pay Child Support in Florida?

Do Stepparents Ever Have to Pay Child Support in Florida?

Child support obligations in Florida are typically straightforward when the biological or legal parents of a child are involved. However, things become far more nuanced when a stepparent enters the p...

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Changing Child Support Orders: Legal Requirements in Florida

Changing Child Support Orders: Legal Requirements in Florida

Child support orders are not set in stone. While these orders are designed to reflect the financial needs of the child and the paying parent’s ability to contribute, life circumstances can and ofte...

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Child Support and Unmarried Parents in Tampa

Child Support and Unmarried Parents in Tampa

In Florida, child support obligations arise not just from divorce but also when two parents have a child outside of marriage. With more couples choosing to remain unmarried or co-parent separately fr...

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Calculating Child Support: Florida Guidelines Explained

Calculating Child Support: Florida Guidelines Explained

Child support is one of the most critical and structured components of any Florida divorce involving minor children. Florida courts follow a specific formula to calculate support obligations, but the...

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Enforcing Child Support Orders in Hillsborough County

Enforcing Child Support Orders in Hillsborough County

Child support orders are legally binding obligations designed to ensure that both parents contribute to their child's financial well-being. In Hillsborough County and across Florida, once a child sup...

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Garnishment and Other Tools to Collect Past-Due Support

Garnishment and Other Tools to Collect Past-Due Support

When a Florida court enters a child support or alimony order, it becomes a legal obligation—not a suggestion. But in reality, many paying parties fail to stay current on their support obligations. ...

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The Role of Vocational Evaluations in Tampa Child Support Cases

The Role of Vocational Evaluations in Tampa Child Support Cases

Child support is one of the most critical financial determinations in any Florida divorce or paternity action. The amount of support ordered by the court is based in part on each parent's income—or...

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Child Support for Special Needs Children in Tampa

Child Support for Special Needs Children in Tampa

Divorce can be challenging for any family, but when a child has special needs, the process becomes even more complex—especially when it comes to child support. In Tampa, the standard child support ...

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