The consequences for failure to pay child support in Florida can be harsh. A former NFL running back was recently jailed in Florida for failure to pay child support. The former New England Patriots running back turned himself in and was released from jail 17 hours...
Child Support
How child support is determined in Florida
Child support orders outline the obligations parents have for their children. The family law court helps parents set up a child support order and also provides options to help families modify their child support order or enforce a child support order when needed....
4 child support issues to resolve this month
Did you know that August is recognized as Child Support Awareness Month in the U.S.? This month, states celebrate the various resources in place to help parents pay and collect child support, as well as the parents who work to support the needs and welfare of their...
How Florida courts calculate child support
Parents all across Florida are obligated to pay child support. Unfortunately, too many see this responsibility as some kind of punishment or arbitrary assignment. But it is neither of these things. Child support is a specific calculation designed to ensure that both...
Can I get a receipt for how my ex spends my child support?
One of the primary concerns people have when they pay child support is whether their money is, in fact, going to the support of their child.However, in most cases, parents won't get a receipt or other proof of how child support payments are spent. For a few reasons we...
What can happen if a Florida parent doesn’t pay child support?
Every parent ordered to pay child support in Florida would be wise to take this obligation seriously. Not only is it a way to ensure that both parents play a role in supporting a child, child support is also a court order that comes with serious consequences if a...
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