Florida Statute 61.30(1) creates the presumptive amount of child support that an obligor should pay, dependent on the timesharing schedule, incomes of the parties, health insurance expenses, and other factors. In the event a parent is disabled and receives SSDI payments from the government, that income is specifically includable in their gross monthly income pursuant […]
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Child Support – Direct Payment vs. The Depository
Many older (and some newer) final judgments provide for a child support obligation that is to be paid directly to the other parent via check, money order, or otherwise. However, most court-ordered child support obligations must be paid through the state depository in Tallahassee, which then disburses the funds to the payee. Upon disbursement, the […]
Child Support
Child support in Florida is a legal duty paid by both parents. The child support is not for the personal use of the receiving parent. It is the child(ren)’s money and is to be used for their use only. The parents that are involved in the divorce/paternity action do not have the right to waive […]