Maitland Child Support Attorney
How Are Payments Calculated in Florida?
One of the situations that parents may have to deal with following a divorce involves child support. In the State of Florida, child support laws are based on the Income Share Model, which calculates monthly payments according to the number of children in the household and the net income of each parent.
Because every situation is different, it is critically important to ensure your payments are fairly and accurately calculated. Our Maitland child support attorney at The Troum Law Firm, P.A. has an extensive amount of experience helping clients handle these issues as they go through a divorce, and is well-prepared to assist you!
Child support payments are set based on a variety of factors, including:
- The salary and wages of each parent
- Bonuses, commissions, allowances, overtime, and tips
- Business income
- Worker’s compensation, Social Security, and disability benefits
- Royalties, trusts, and estates
- Interest and dividends
- Pensions
- Alimony from a previous marriage
Special Circumstances Requiring Payment Adjustments
Child support laws are designed to make sure that the arrangement is fair for all parties involved, and payments can be increased or decreased by up to five percent for a variety of reasons.
Some examples of valid legal reasons for an adjustment include, extraordinary educational or medical expenses, independent income of the child, seasonal variations in one or both of the parent’s income or expenses, special needs of the child, and the age of the child. In addition to this, there also exist special provisions for children who spend a substantial amount of overnights with the nonresidential parent.
Helping You Overcome Any Challenges or Confusion You May be Facing
From deciding on the amount of support to setting the terms for medical costs and day care, and everything in between, our Maitland child support attorney is able to help clients with all types of matters concerning child support. While the system is often straightforward and simple, there are sometimes complexities and confusion that need to be overcome with the assistance of knowledgeable legal counsel.
If you are in Orange or Seminole County and are seeking quality legal counsel, contact our office today at 321-428-2247 to request a consultation.
