Child Support Attorney Ocala

Calculating Child Support in Florida

Every state may have different factors that enter into calculating child support. In Florida, once the court has ordered child support it is paid until a child reaches the age of 18 or finish high school. There are other circumstances that can affect the time child support will be paid.  For example, if your child has a disability child support may be extended well past the age of 18. Here are some of the factors that will be used in determining child support:

• Does the child have special needs?
• The number of children involved
• The incomes of each parent
• The nature of the custody agreement
• Future educational expenses
• Do the children require daily childcare?
• Health insurance costs for medical and dental

Ensuring Fair and Consistent Child Support for Your Family’s Financial Stability

Child support can be established by the courts to be paid weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly. This will be determined by each specific situation. When a parent shirks their financial responsibility it’s the children who suffer. As an experienced Family Law attorney, I will provide the legal guidance to provide the financial stability and support that you and your children deserve. Other considerations the courts may look at are:

• Has a parent been convicted of a 3rd degree felony or greater involving domestic violence?
• Is there a history of alcohol or drug abuse?
• Is there a history of child molestation or child sexual abuse?
• What is the financial ability of either parent to care for the wellbeing of the child or children?
• Is there a history of mental illness?

Final judgement will come down to what is in the best interests of the child or children. Because this can be so subjective, every case is different. That is why you need the experience of a proven child custody attorney like Chris Doty.