Navigating child support and paternity issues can be particularly challenging for unmarried parents. At Orlando Family Team, we have helped clients throughout Central Florida cope with the complexities of such situations. Following is an overview of the critical aspects of establishing paternity, determining child custody and support, and understanding the responsibilities of...

Losing a job is stressful at best,  but it can be especially troubling when you have child support obligations to meet. At Orlando Family Team, we understand the complexities of this situation and are here to guide you through so that you will not fall behind in your payments. We have the...

Child support orders are based on the income of both parents as well as the needs of the child. In the order, how much needs to be paid, when it needs to be paid, who will pay it, and who will receive it will all be specified.

At Orlando Family Team, we frequently hear questions about the enforceability of child support obligations after a child turns 18. Child support in Florida is governed by clear statutory guidelines designed to ensure that children receive the financial support they need while growing up. In general, parents are legally required to...

Florida does not take failure to pay child support lightly. In fact, it has some of the harshest penalties for offenders. Child support is, after all, payments made from a noncustodial parent to the custodial parent to provide financial support to the child. A court will not take likely a...

When you are going through a divorce and there are children involved, child support may very well come into play. After all, Florida law makes it clear that both parents of a child have a legal obligation to provide financial support. Upon divorcing, Florida child support guidelines will dictate what...

Divorces can take quite a bit of time to resolve. In the meantime, you may have difficulty providing for your children without financial assistance from your soon-to-be former spouse. If this is the case, you should pursue temporary child support by requesting it from the court. Here’s more information on how you...

One of the major issues that need to be addressed in a divorce where children are involved is, of course, child support. While it may be a hot-button issue, its calculation is formulaic in nature and follows fairly strict guidelines in order to be determined. Florida Statute Section 61.30 sets...

Kids require a lot of support. Yes, emotional, moral, and physical support is included in this to be sure. Most of the time, however, people are referring to the financial demands of caring for a child when referencing the support required by kids. It is the responsibility of both parents to financially...