A new job can be a reason for celebration, even if it is your child's other parent who is making the career change. If his or her income is changing substantially, you may be able to obtain a new child support order. The Florida Department of Revenue has specific...
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Is nesting right for us after divorce?
Co-parenting is very beneficial for children, but it can also be frustrating. Navigating the various pitfalls involved with trying to parent children from two different residences is often a point of contention. In response to this, more and more families are...
Reports of child support arrears haunt congressional candidate
With a divorce case in Pompano Beach often comes the obligation for continued financial support (either through the payment of alimony or child support). Such an obligation is typically only imposed where the court deems it necessary, thus confirming its need. It is...
What you should know about child support modification
Once child support is written into a divorce settlement, it may seem as though it is set in stone. Yet, that is not the case. There are circumstances in life that may occur that requires a change in the amount of child support paid every month. Child support...
What can happen if your ex fails to pay child support?
When you count on your ex to help you support your shared child in Florida and then he or she fails to pay child support when it is due, it can leave you at best, feeling frustrated, and in some cases, facing a desperate situation. There are, however, certain measures...
What am I allowed to buy with child support?
The life of a single parent can be hard, especially for Florida residents who are going through financial challenges. If you are the custodial parent, you know that the child support you receive can be a lifesaver. However, you may also wonder if the courts will...
Tips for handling money–including child support–with your ex
Money is easily one of the most contentious issues in a divorce. Whether you and your former spouse remain amicable or cannot stand each other, you may still disagree on money issues. Determining which party should cover which costs, how to split expenses and whether...
Can child support cover private school tuition?
The new school year is in full swing. If you and your partner are divorcing, you have more on your mind than just helping your child with their homework. You must create a custody and visitation schedule that works for you, your former spouse and your child. And you...
5 tips for saving on back-to-school shopping
While not quite over yet, the telltale signs of summer's end are starting to make their appearances. Department stores are replacing patio furniture with pencils, pens and notebooks. The tourist season is winding down in Southern Florida. Schools have started sending...
How do Florida courts determine fair child support?
The costs of raising a child always seem to be in flux. They grow out of every pair of pants they own over the mere span of a few months. They need fifty dollars for a field trip and another fifty for school supplies. They accidentally run over the family's cell phone...