Raising children in Florida is not always an easy task. Parents need to make many difficult decisions for them. They need to set rules, discipline and try to reason with children who see things very differently than their parents. They also need to provide for their...
Child Support
How might my spouse’s high earnings affect child support?
Like other states, Florida uses set Guidelines for determining child support. These Guidelines take into account each parent’s income, certain expenses and other factors when setting out the formula judges in this state use to determine the proper amount of child...
Child support guidelines for wealthy parents
Child support is a thorny issue in any Fort Myers family court setting. Everyone wants a child to be well cared for. However, for high net worth individuals in Florida, there are concerns about being taken advantage of. Typically, in a divorce, states will follow...
Child support and the Passport Denial Program
When parents fall behind on their child support obligations, a number of consequences may lie ahead, some of which they may not even realize. Aside from arrest and costly financial penalties, parents with back child support may not have the ability to obtain or renew...