St. Petersburg Child Support Lawyers Offering Practical Assistance to Florida Families
Skilled child support attorneys in Clearwater
Parents have a legal obligation to support their children financially, and that responsibility cannot be waived by either parent. Florida law usually requires that the noncustodial parent give money to the custodial parent after a divorce judgment. As effective family law attorneys, The Law Firm for Family Law possesses the proven ability in reaching fair child support settlements, particularly in the course of highly disputed divorce cases.
Florida child support law explained
Child support is statutory in Florida, meaning that the law itself determines the amount of child support to be paid. The amount is based on the net income of the parents. Because of this, one of the most critical aspects in the determination of child support, and in the preparation of the Child Support Guideline Worksheet, is correctly determining the net monthly income of the parties. In many cases, a party may try to understate or hide some income.
Child support attorneys in Clearwater pursuing modifications of child support orders for you
Changing circumstances may require a modification of the child support orders. These modifications include the following:
- Increase — If the income of the other parent has changed over time, you may be entitled to an increase in your child support from that parent.
- Permanent reduction or temporary abatement — If your salary is decreased or if you lose your job, you may be entitled to a permanent reduction or temporary abatement of your child support.
- Downward modification — If you are still paying child support for a child who is now an adult, we can pursue a downward modification based on the emancipation of that child.
Modifications of child support are relatively simple proceedings that can usually be resolved by mediation outside of court. Our St. Petersburg family law attorneys offer qualified assistance in obtaining the highest amount of child support possible.
Enforcing your divorce judgment
When an ex-spouse is delinquent or consistently late in making child support payments, you have the right to enforce the original child support order. If a former spouse refuses to pay, a Florida judge has the power to order the suspension of the delinquent parent’s driver’s license and passport. In some instances, the court may even send the delinquent parent to jail. If you need to enforce your divorce judgment, it is advisable to seek assistance from a St. Petersburg child support attorney who has a record of success in obtaining successful judgments against delinquent parents.
Results-oriented child support attorney at your service
The MBA and training as a financial professional helps our Clearwater divorce lawyer, Gary E. Williams, ensure proper determinations of parental monthly net income so that the child support calculations are correct. Mr. Williams, along with our associate attorneys and legal professions, are adept at obtaining the child support payments that you require to pay for your children’s necessities.
Contact Clearwater child support attorneys to protect your children’s necessities effectively
Call The Law Firm for Family Law today to schedule a free initial consultation at 727-475-6857 or our 24-hour toll-free hotline at 727-475-6857 to discuss your child support issue. You can also contact us online.
