Brevard County Child Support Attorney
Child support is for the care and benefit of the child(ren). It is calculated using guidelines established by the State of Florida. Factors used to determine the appropriate amount of support for a child include:
- Income of both parents
- Number and age(s) of child(ren)
- Cost of child care
- Cost of child(ren)’s healthcare
- Special needs costs
- Tax dependency credits
- Social Security benefits
- Reasons for underemployment or unemployment
- Any other relevant matters
Most child maintenance is paid through the State of Florida Disbursement Unit in Tallahassee through an Income Withholding Order. The State of Florida then disburses the funds to the receiving parent via direct deposit.
Litigation, enforcement and modification
Sometimes it becomes necessary to enforce or modify an existing order to support a child. If this situation applies to you, then we can litigate your support issues no matter how complex your case is. If the parent neglects the payment of their court-ordered financial support for the child(ren), then we can enforce the order. Or, if you need to modify your obligation due to an income reduction, we can request support to be recalculated. Whatever your situation, we will guide you through the proper legal procedures. Whether you need to enforce or modify your financial responsibility of support, we are willing to help accommodate any changing circumstances in your life.
Do you need help with this matter? Are you in need of legal counsel for another family law issue? I stand ready to assist you. Call my office at (321)728-2311 or contact us online to schedule a free initial consultation. I look forward to meeting you.
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