Category Archives: Child Support

Establishing legal paternity in Florida benefits the entire family. It’s especially important when seeking child support after the demise of a relationship which produced one or more children. To help you make the best possible decisions for your family, the Florida Department of Revenue offers the following guide.  First and foremost, establishing legal paternity ensures thatContinue reading “How is paternity established in Florida?”

Single parents often rely on child support payments to ensure their kids have what they need to lead healthy and happy lives. When payments are late or fail to materialize at all, that might leave you struggling financially, especially when it comes to back to school shopping. While you should report any payment issues toContinue reading “How can I save on back to school supplies?”

Those who have fallen behind on their child support payments may have many things to worry about, from the threat of being taken into custody to the financial ramifications associated with delinquency. Moreover, they may be unable to leave the country as well. However, there are many other challenges that people who have failed toContinue reading “Back child support and your reputation”

Money issues are a concern in most families. However, as a single parent, all concerns related to money fall directly on your shoulders. It’s also likely that you’re dealing with a vastly different financial situation than you were as a part of a married couple. In this case, Marketwatch recommends the following tips to single parentsContinue reading “What are some budgeting tips for single parents?”

As a divorced Florida parent, you no doubt rely on the monthly child support payments your former spouse sends you to help you cover the bills and expenses of child rearing. But have you ever wondered what all you can spend child support on? FindLaw explains that you can spend child support on virtually anything thatContinue reading “What constitute legitimate child support expenditures?”

Going through a divorce can be a complicated process, especially if there are children involved. In addition to determining the type of child custody that works best for your family situation, the court must set the amount of child support that the non-custodial parent must pay. After the base child support amount is determined, thereContinue reading “Child support and extra-curricular activities”

Your divorce in Davie certainly does not end yours or your ex-spouse’s obligations to continue to pay for the support of your children (no matter the circumstances of your custody arrangement). The expectation is, of course, that eventually your children will grow up and eventually be able to support themselves through their own gainful employment. TheContinue reading “Understanding when a child support obligation ends”

Raising a child in Florida is often expensive. That’s why non-custodial parents must pay child support as ordered by the court. Failure to do so can make it difficult to provide for all of a child’s needs and can also lead to serious legal trouble. The Balance explains what you can do if you’re owedContinue reading “What can I do about a deadbeat parent?”

Whether you’re the custodial parent or are obligated to remit child support payments, the holidays can be tough for single parents. In this case, you must take the proper steps to prevent issues from occurring, as overspending during the holiday season can start the new year off on the wrong foot financially. Bankrate offers theContinue reading “How can I control spending over the holidays?”