Tag Archives: child support
Claiming a Child When You’re Divorced
Sharing custody of a child often leads divorced parents to wonder which parent gets to claim their child on their taxes. Luckily there are federal laws in place that make determining which parent gets a tax break much easier. How a dependence tax deduction is determined Even when parents have shared custody, it rarely… Read More »
Determining Child Support When a Parent Makes Commission
When parent separations occur, the state of Florida makes all decisions based on the best interests of the children. In fact, Florida decided it is the right of all children to maintain constant support from both parents until the age of 18. This includes child support. Determining child support can seem complicated, especially when… Read More »
Possible Consequences of Failing to Pay Child Support in Florida
In the state of Florida, every child has the right to financial support from both their mother and father until the age of 18. Sometimes, that law is not always followed by the parent who is ordered to pay child support, and their child support becomes overdue or unpaid. Florida automatically deducts child support… Read More »
Child Support Modification in Florida
There are several reasons why a parent may want modification to their child support. The parent paying the child support might have lost their job, gotten a new, lower paying job, or seen an increase in child expenses. The parent receiving the child support may seek an increase in child support because the child… Read More »
Getting Credit for Child Support Arrearage in Florida?
A recent question came through about a Florida man who had been living with and supporting his child and her mother for several years after they had divorced. Along with the divorce, the mother was awarded a child support order. Though the couple reconciled for several years, the mother never terminated the child support… Read More »
$90,000 of Overdue Child Support Lands Florida Man in Jail
In mid-September, a Florida man pleaded guilty to owing over $90,000 in child support. He hadn’t made a single payment since 2012, at which time he already owed over $60,000 in Florida child support. He now faces up to two years in jail and a $250,000 fine. What’s more, in addition to the jail… Read More »