Navigating the Legal Waters of Child Support
Navigating the legal waters of child support can be rough without the assistance of an experienced lawyer. If you are a parent going through a divorce, child custody and child support will be a significant part of your divorce proceedings. At Fried and Fried, P.A., we know that child support orders are an important element in the upbringing of your children.
For legal guidance regarding child support in Southwest Florida, contact a knowledgeable legal team in Fort Myers at 1-888-831-2597. You will meet one-on-one with a skilled and experienced family law attorney.
Child Support is Not Optional
Florida law requires both parents to financially support their children if they have parental rights. Generally, this means child support is paid to the person with whom the children spend most of their time.
Florida's Child Support Formula
Usually, the first question parents ask about child support is: "how much?" Child support payments are driven by the parents' financial situations and the parenting plan arrangement. The parenting plan significantly affects the support determination, as Florida's child support calculation considers how much time the children spend with each parent. An attorney at Fried & Fried, P.A., can identify the relevant factors and calculate the numbers for you, giving you trusted legal direction as you establish child support.
Also, if a parent is not fulfilling his or her parental duty of paying child support as ordered, we can help you with enforcement of payments
We Will Fight for You
Although we encourage amicable agreements among parents, legal decisions affecting people's finances can be challenging. If necessary, we will draw upon our extensive trial experience to fight for you in court regarding a child support order. Call us at 1-888-831-2597 to schedule a consultation with a lawyer who knows child support laws in Florida, or contact us online.
