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Orange County Florida Child Support Lawyer:
The Wilson Law Firm handles divorce and family law cases involving child
support determinations and modifications. In every case involving minor
children, the parents have a responsibility to support their children according
to their needs and financial abilities. This obligation usually ceases when the
children turn eighteen years of age and graduates from high school, although,
in certain cases involving special needs, it may extend beyond this date.
If you have a case involving the determination or modification of child support,
Call the Wilson Law Firm Today at (407) 648-5255 to speak with an Orlando
Family Law attorney about your individual situation. This page of the firm's
website contains some general information about child support in Florida.
Child Support -Child Support is calculated pursuant to Florida Statute 61.30, which uses a formula that primarily
considers the income of both parents, child care costs, medical insurance and expenses, and the amount of time the
child spends with each parent.
If the Court is going to order payment of child support in an amount that varies more than 5 percent from the
guidelines, it must make a written finding explaining why the guideline amount is unjust or inappropriate. The
following are some of the factors that may be considered by the Court in its decision to adjust the minimum child
support amount:
1) Extraordinary medical, psychological, educational, or dental expenses.
2) Independent income of the child, not to include moneys received by the child from supplemental security income.
3) The payment of support for a parent which regularly has been paid and for which there is a demonstrated need.
4) Seasonal variations in one or both parents' incomes or expenses.
5) The age of the child, taking into account the greater needs of older children.
6) Special needs, such as costs that may be associated with the disability of a child, that have traditionally been met
within the family budget even though fulfilling those needs will cause the support to exceed the presumptive amount
established by the guidelines..
7) Total available assets of the obligee, obligor, and the child.
8) The impact of the Internal Revenue Service Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, and
dependency exemption and waiver of that exemption. The court may order a parent to execute a waiver of the Internal
Revenue Service dependency exemption if the paying parent is current in support payments.
9) An application of the child support guidelines schedule that requires a person to pay another person more than
55 percent of his or her gross income for a child support obligation for current support resulting from a single support
order.
10) The particular parenting plan, such as where the child spends a significant amount of time, but less than 20
percent of the overnights, with one parent, thereby reducing the financial expenditures incurred by the other parent; or
the refusal of a parent to become involved in the activities of the child.
11) Any other adjustment which is needed to achieve an equitable result which may include, but not be limited to, a
reasonable and necessary existing expense or debt. Such expense or debt may include, but is not limited to, a
reasonable and necessary expense or debt which the parties jointly incurred during the marriage.
Retroactive Child Support - In an initial determination of child support in a divorce, paternity case or a petition
for support during a marriage, the Court has discretion to award child support retroactive to the date when the
parents did not reside together in the same household with the child. The Court can go back 24 months preceding
the filing of the petition.
Modification of Child Support - An existing order regarding child support is subject to modification if there is
a substantial change in circumstances. The guidelines may provide a basis for proving a substantial change in
circumstances. However, the difference between the existing monthly obligation and the amount provided for under
the guidelines must be at least 15 percent or $50, whichever amount is greater, before the Court may find that the
guidelines provide a substantial change in circumstances.
Visit the following link to view the guidelines worksheet used to determine the amount of child support owed
pursuant to Florida Statute 61.30: Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
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Please review the following Florida Statutes for some more information on Child Support in Florida:
Florida Statute 61.09 - Alimony and child support unconnected with dissolution.
Florida Statute 61.12 - Attachment or garnishment of amounts due for alimony or child support.
Florida Statute 61.13 - Support of children; parenting and time-sharing; powers of court.
Florida Statute 61.13015 - Petition for suspension or denial of professional licenses and certificates.
Florida Statute 61.13016 - Suspension of driver’s licenses and motor vehicle registrations.
Florida Statute 61.1301 - Income deduction orders.
Florida Statute 61.14 - Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders
Florida Statute 61.1824 - State Disbursement Unit.
Florida Statute 61.29 - Child support guidelines; principles.
Florida Statute 61.30 - Child support guidelines; retroactive child support.
Florida Statute 827.06 - Nonsupport of dependents.
Florida Statute 827.08 - Misuse of child support money.
Additional Child Support, Divorce & Family Law Statutes
NOTE: Florida Statutes are modified and updated from time to time by the Florida Legislature and Governor and
the latest version of the Florida Statute may not be posted on this website. In addition, you should consult with an
experienced Florida Divorce and Family Law Attorney to understand how the Florida Statutes apply and interact with
Florida case law, Florida Family law Rules of Procedure and other applicable laws and Florida Statutes.
For more information on Florida divorce and family law, Call the Wilson Law Firm Today at (407) 648-5255 to speak
with an experienced Winter Park divorce attorney about your situation or to schedule a Free Initial Consultation. The
Wilson Law Firm represents individuals in divorce and family law cases in the Central Florida area, including the
cities of Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Astatula, Bay Lake, Belle Isle, Casselberry, Celebration, Christmas, Clermont,
Eatonville, Edgewood, Eustis, Kissimmee, Lake Buena Vista, Lake Mary, Longwood, Maitland, Mount Dora, Ocoee,
Orlando, Oviedo, Saint Cloud, Sanford, Windermere, Winter Garden, Winter Park and Winter Springs, as well as Lake
County, Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, and Volusia County, Florida.
The Wilson Law Firm handles divorce and family law cases involving child
support determinations and modifications. In every case involving minor
children, the parents have a responsibility to support their children according
to their needs and financial abilities. This obligation usually ceases when the
children turn eighteen years of age and graduates from high school, although,
in certain cases involving special needs, it may extend beyond this date.
If you have a case involving the determination or modification of child support,
Call the Wilson Law Firm Today at (407) 648-5255 to speak with an Orlando
Family Law attorney about your individual situation. This page of the firm's
website contains some general information about child support in Florida.
Child Support -Child Support is calculated pursuant to Florida Statute 61.30, which uses a formula that primarily
considers the income of both parents, child care costs, medical insurance and expenses, and the amount of time the
child spends with each parent.
If the Court is going to order payment of child support in an amount that varies more than 5 percent from the
guidelines, it must make a written finding explaining why the guideline amount is unjust or inappropriate. The
following are some of the factors that may be considered by the Court in its decision to adjust the minimum child
support amount:
1) Extraordinary medical, psychological, educational, or dental expenses.
2) Independent income of the child, not to include moneys received by the child from supplemental security income.
3) The payment of support for a parent which regularly has been paid and for which there is a demonstrated need.
4) Seasonal variations in one or both parents' incomes or expenses.
5) The age of the child, taking into account the greater needs of older children.
6) Special needs, such as costs that may be associated with the disability of a child, that have traditionally been met
within the family budget even though fulfilling those needs will cause the support to exceed the presumptive amount
established by the guidelines..
7) Total available assets of the obligee, obligor, and the child.
8) The impact of the Internal Revenue Service Child & Dependent Care Tax Credit, Earned Income Tax Credit, and
dependency exemption and waiver of that exemption. The court may order a parent to execute a waiver of the Internal
Revenue Service dependency exemption if the paying parent is current in support payments.
9) An application of the child support guidelines schedule that requires a person to pay another person more than
55 percent of his or her gross income for a child support obligation for current support resulting from a single support
order.
10) The particular parenting plan, such as where the child spends a significant amount of time, but less than 20
percent of the overnights, with one parent, thereby reducing the financial expenditures incurred by the other parent; or
the refusal of a parent to become involved in the activities of the child.
11) Any other adjustment which is needed to achieve an equitable result which may include, but not be limited to, a
reasonable and necessary existing expense or debt. Such expense or debt may include, but is not limited to, a
reasonable and necessary expense or debt which the parties jointly incurred during the marriage.
Retroactive Child Support - In an initial determination of child support in a divorce, paternity case or a petition
for support during a marriage, the Court has discretion to award child support retroactive to the date when the
parents did not reside together in the same household with the child. The Court can go back 24 months preceding
the filing of the petition.
Modification of Child Support - An existing order regarding child support is subject to modification if there is
a substantial change in circumstances. The guidelines may provide a basis for proving a substantial change in
circumstances. However, the difference between the existing monthly obligation and the amount provided for under
the guidelines must be at least 15 percent or $50, whichever amount is greater, before the Court may find that the
guidelines provide a substantial change in circumstances.
Visit the following link to view the guidelines worksheet used to determine the amount of child support owed
pursuant to Florida Statute 61.30: Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
___________________________________________________________
Please review the following Florida Statutes for some more information on Child Support in Florida:
Florida Statute 61.09 - Alimony and child support unconnected with dissolution.
Florida Statute 61.12 - Attachment or garnishment of amounts due for alimony or child support.
Florida Statute 61.13 - Support of children; parenting and time-sharing; powers of court.
Florida Statute 61.13015 - Petition for suspension or denial of professional licenses and certificates.
Florida Statute 61.13016 - Suspension of driver’s licenses and motor vehicle registrations.
Florida Statute 61.1301 - Income deduction orders.
Florida Statute 61.14 - Enforcement and modification of support, maintenance, or alimony agreements or orders
Florida Statute 61.1824 - State Disbursement Unit.
Florida Statute 61.29 - Child support guidelines; principles.
Florida Statute 61.30 - Child support guidelines; retroactive child support.
Florida Statute 827.06 - Nonsupport of dependents.
Florida Statute 827.08 - Misuse of child support money.
Additional Child Support, Divorce & Family Law Statutes
NOTE: Florida Statutes are modified and updated from time to time by the Florida Legislature and Governor and
the latest version of the Florida Statute may not be posted on this website. In addition, you should consult with an
experienced Florida Divorce and Family Law Attorney to understand how the Florida Statutes apply and interact with
Florida case law, Florida Family law Rules of Procedure and other applicable laws and Florida Statutes.
For more information on Florida divorce and family law, Call the Wilson Law Firm Today at (407) 648-5255 to speak
with an experienced Winter Park divorce attorney about your situation or to schedule a Free Initial Consultation. The
Wilson Law Firm represents individuals in divorce and family law cases in the Central Florida area, including the
cities of Altamonte Springs, Apopka, Astatula, Bay Lake, Belle Isle, Casselberry, Celebration, Christmas, Clermont,
Eatonville, Edgewood, Eustis, Kissimmee, Lake Buena Vista, Lake Mary, Longwood, Maitland, Mount Dora, Ocoee,
Orlando, Oviedo, Saint Cloud, Sanford, Windermere, Winter Garden, Winter Park and Winter Springs, as well as Lake
County, Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, and Volusia County, Florida.
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| Orlando Child Support Attorney |
The Law Firm handles Child Support,
Divorce and Family Law cases in the
Central Florida area, including Lake
County, Orange County, Osceola
County, Seminole County, and
Volusia County, Florida, and the cities
of Altamonte Springs, Apopka,
Casselberry, Clermont, Kissimmee,
Lake Mary, Longwood, Maitland,
Mount Dora, Ocoee, Orlando, Oviedo,
Saint Cloud, Sanford, Wintermere,
Winter Garden, Winter Park and Winter
Springs. If you need help with a
Alimony, Divorce or Family Law
matter, call the Wilson Law Firm
Today to speak with an experienced
Orlando Divorce Attorney and Orange
County Florida Child Support Lawyer.
Divorce and Family Law cases in the
Central Florida area, including Lake
County, Orange County, Osceola
County, Seminole County, and
Volusia County, Florida, and the cities
of Altamonte Springs, Apopka,
Casselberry, Clermont, Kissimmee,
Lake Mary, Longwood, Maitland,
Mount Dora, Ocoee, Orlando, Oviedo,
Saint Cloud, Sanford, Wintermere,
Winter Garden, Winter Park and Winter
Springs. If you need help with a
Alimony, Divorce or Family Law
matter, call the Wilson Law Firm
Today to speak with an experienced
Orlando Divorce Attorney and Orange
County Florida Child Support Lawyer.