Category Archives: Child Support
Can Florida Place a Lien for Unpaid Child Support?
If your ex has been ordered to pay child support to you, you may be wondering what happens if your ex doesn’t pay. You might’ve heard rumors that if they don’t pay, they will slap a lien on their property. Well, the state has a variety of enforcement methods at its disposal, one of… Read More »
Collecting Back Child Support in Florida
When you get divorced or already have a custody agreement in place, one parent is usually required to make some type of child support payments to the other parent. However, what is the process when one parent is not keeping up with their court-ordered payments? When this happens, it’s known as being “in arrears,”… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida Child Support
While most couples getting a divorce understand the concept of child support, not everyone understands how it’s calculated, how to enforce it, and what exactly the amount covers. Child support questions are some of the most common ones Florida family law attorneys receive. Here’s a look at some of the more frequently asked questions…. Read More »
What Happens if You Don’t Pay Child Support in Florida?
When someone is ordered to pay child support, it’s an obligation that they need to take seriously. Both parents need to be active participants in their child’s life, and that includes supporting him or her. Failure to comply with Florida court-ordered child support can have serious consequences. If you were awarded child support payments… Read More »
Frequently Asked Questions about Child Support in Florida
When parents are getting a divorce, or there is a pending custody battle, the court may award child support to one parent. This is payment from one parent to the other to assist with basic living necessities for the child. Necessities can include items like housing, water, electricity, and food. In the event you… Read More »
Modifying a Child Support Order in Florida
Being awarded child support can seem like a real victory, but what happens if the person doesn’t pay? Or what if there is a change in circumstances that requires an adjustment in the ordered amount of child support? It’s important to point out that all Florida child support orders are modifiable, as long as… Read More »
What is the USFSPA and How Does It Affect My Military Divorce?
USFSPA stands for the Uniformed Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act, 10 U.S.C. §1408, and it addresses concerns around divorcing military couples. It covers unique situations that involve health care benefits, eligibility for commissary, military retirement benefits, and more. Essentially, the USFSPA gives states the right to give military retirement pay to a spouse or… Read More »
Making and Receiving Child Support Payments through Florida’s State Disbursement Unit
The Florida State Disbursement Unit, also known as the FLSDU, receives and sends out child support payments. Congress requires that all child support payments, no matter what state, must be made through centralized disbursement centers. This simplifies the process, and provides accountability and a single point of contact for everyone involved in the process…. Read More »
Cost Of Living Adjustments And Child Support
The cost of living increases by a certain percentage each year based on inflation. For this reason, child support that may have been adequate to cover child related expenses may not be enough in future years. Parents receiving child support may therefore worry about how far the child support will go in future years… Read More »
Enforcing A Child Support Order In Florida
It is often one thing to have a court order a parent to pay child support, and quite another to have the parent make the ordered payments. Some parents opt not to pay child support, and may take steps to ensure that the other parent does not receive the ordered amount. These steps may… Read More »
