CHILD SUPPORT IN FLORIDA: THE DOLLARS AND ‘CENTS’ OF IT ALL

This is an update on "Child Support in Florida: What, When and How Much" dated 6/21/21. Parents have a duty to support their dependent children until they turn 18, or 19 if they are still in high school. But they don't get to decide how much to pay; Child support...

CHILD SUPPORT IN FLORIDA – WHAT, WHEN AND HOW MUCH

Every parent has a fundamental obligation to support his or her minor or legally dependent child. BUT WHO GETS TO DECIDE WHAT, WHEN AND HOW MUCH? Florida has created a process that simplifies the process of determining child support so that parents can avoid the need for litigation. This system...