Category Archives: Child Support


Child Support Obligations: What to do if you lose your job.

In the current atmosphere of economic instability, the possibility of job loss is very real for many people, and a factor that can be largely out of your control. We all do the very best we can to ensure that our children have adequate financial support. However, if we lose our income, or if it is reduced by taking a lower paying job, we often become unable to afford the same child support levels we previously committed to. In the unfortunate event that you are fired or laid off from your job, it is important to take steps to adjust … Continue reading

Florida Child Support Laws and You

The welfare of your children is one of the most important concerns in a divorce agreement. Establishing an equitable arrangement with your former spouse that provides adequate support for the kids without an undue hardship on either parent is essential. The state of Florida has a number of laws in place that govern child support agreements. The state of Florida determines child support amounts using a formula that involves both parents’ income and the number of children. Allowances to pay for health insurance can be included, as well. The amount of child support can be adjusted, if need be. Judges … Continue reading