Parents everywhere have a financial obligation to support their children. Sometimes, a court order is necessary to compel the fulfillment of financial help. There are many methods by which a support order can receive enforcement. Getting someone to comply can be...
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Child Support
Lawmaker Proposes Penalty Changes For Delinquent Child Support
Family law resources are available to help guide parents through child support challenges they may face. A Florida state lawmaker recently filed the Florida Responsible Parent Act which would protect parents in certain categories from contempt of court charges for...
What Are The Consequences For Failing To Pay Child Support?
It is important to understand that the consequences for failure to pay child support are significant but parents may wonder what they are. Under Florida law, every child has the right to financial support from both of their parents until the age of 18. There are many...
Former Miami Basketball Player’s Child Support Is Modified
Child support modifications are an important part of the family law process for many parents and families. A former Miami Heat basketball player was recently granted lower child support payments after claiming he is nearly broke. The player earned an estimate $35...
NFL Player Settles Outstanding Child Support And Avoids Arrest
A former NFL cornerback recently signed a contract with an NFL team to place him back on an NFL payroll and aid with child support obligations. The 32-year old football player was recently due in Florida family court concerning his child support obligations but did...
Florida Woman Receives Substantial Divorce Settlement
The family law process seeks to provide a guide to couples and families working through the difficulties associated with divorce. This process was utilized in a recent Florida case that has one woman on firm financial footing. A south Florida mother, and former model,...
How Are Medical Expenses Handled In Child Support Situations?
When approaching child support, parents may wonder what they will be required to pay and how medical expenses, for instance, will be handled under their child support arrangement. In general, parents are required to provide for the support of their children. Child...
How Is Child Support Calculated In Florida?
In general, child support orders define obligations that parents have with regard to supporting their children. While many parents may be familiar with child support, they may also wonder how child support is calculated. In Florida, child support amounts are...
License Suspension Possible For Delinquent Child Support
Florida law requires parents to provide assistance by way of money to minor children. When parents are divorced, this comes from child support payments that are calculated during the divorce process. However, while for the most part parents who are party to such an...
Florida Man Jailed For Failure To Make Child Support Payments
It is important to take child support agreements seriously and involve the court early on if a parent is experiencing difficulty making monthly payments. A Florida man was recently jailed in another state for failure to make hundreds of thousands of dollars in support...