Category Archives: Child Support

Child support can be confusing in Florida. One false step and you can end up in serious debt. You not only owe your child money but you can get into a situation where you owe fees and fines to the state. That is why it is essential to stay on top of your child supportContinue reading “Do child support obligations end with high school graduation?”

Many divorcing parents in Florida who have children are typically aware that there will most likely be a child support order issued by the court at some point in time. Most parents want to properly support their children and comply with the state’s law for doing so. There are, however, times when a parent unwiselyContinue reading “Quitting work may cause imputed income for child support purposes”

Most in Plantation likely understand that fulfilling a child support obligation is very serious. Those who fail to do it could face potentially serious criminal penalties, including jail time as well as being required to pay fees and restitution on top of their arrears. Yet the perception might be out there that the criminal penaltiesContinue reading “Felony charge awaits man who refused to pay child support”

Child support, in legal terms, is a topic of family law that determines the payment parents must make for the financial security of a child, usually after a divorce or separation. Florida uses what is called an income shares model, or a system that holds that a child should receive the same level of incomeContinue reading “Child support guidelines and resources”

The end of your marriage may not necessarily signal the end of your association with your spouse, particularly if the two of you have children together in Plantation. You likely will continue to have to work together to raise and support your kids, with both of you contributing a good deal of your resources toContinue reading “Can your ex’s wages be garnished to collect child support?”

Dissolving your marriage in Florida can be difficult, but one of the most stressful factors may be determining child support. Parents may be able to better prepare for the court’s decision if they understand the basics of the state’s child support laws. We at The Minaya Law Offices not only fight for your rights, butContinue reading “Florida child support basics”