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How military income is determined for child support

On Behalf of Messer & Messer Law Offices | Mar 22, 2019 | child support

All states, including Florida, have laws or rules to establish child support guidelines. In order to ensure that the support amount is justified and serves the best interests of the child, child support agencies need complete information about parents' income. State...

The importance of knowing child support guidelines in Florida

On Behalf of Messer & Messer Law Offices | Mar 14, 2019 | child support

Child support in Florida can be a contentious issue for parents after divorce or after the end of other relationships. Be it joint custody or sole physical custody, both parents will likely want to ensure that they are providing sufficient benefits to fulfill their...

Federal laws governing child support enforcement in Florida

On Behalf of Messer & Messer Law Offices | Feb 22, 2019 | child support

While it may be widely understood that child custody matters generally fall under state law, it is worth being mindful of the limited federal laws related to the prosecution of parents who willfully fail to pay legal child support obligations. Individuals may be...

The expenses meant to be covered by child support

On Behalf of Messer & Messer Law Offices | Feb 7, 2019 | child support

If a Floridian ever spends much time around a party who pays an ex-spouse child support, it is likely that at one point or another there has been mention of some disapproval in the way the money is spent. However, the receiving party may not always be in the wrong in...

Child support and parenting time calculations

On Behalf of Messer & Messer Law Offices | Feb 1, 2019 | child support

The amount of time a child spends with a parent is known as "parenting time" and it is calculated based on the amount of overnight visits a child spends with a parent within a 365 day period. Those nights are broken down into a percentage. For example, if a child...

Employer income withholding for child support

On Behalf of Messer & Messer Law Offices | Jan 3, 2019 | child support

One of the most effective way to ensure child support is paid regularly, and on time, is by way of income withholding, otherwise known as wage garnishment. Obtaining a wage garnishment in Florida is not all that difficult. A party may take a copy of a finalized child...

Why should I have to worry about college expenses?

On Behalf of Messer & Messer Law Offices | Dec 29, 2018 | child support

College expenses and divorce are stressful subjects, even when handled separately. Some parents believe that once a child turns 18, they are adults and liable for their own expenses. As such, they never plan for those costs. Unfortunately, that lack of preparation can...

Tips for locating a deadbeat parent

On Behalf of Messer & Messer Law Offices | Dec 27, 2018 | child support

In Florida, more children than ever are being born to unmarried couples. Getting married is a personal choice that does not affect an ability to raise children. However, staying unmarried does make it easier for one spouse to disappear if he or she does not wish to...

Medical expenses and child support

On Behalf of Messer & Messer Law Offices | Dec 14, 2018 | child support

Ongoing medical expenses for a sick or disabled child can add up very quickly, especially for families with no insurance. When calculating child support payments, it is of vital importance that current, as well as future expenses, be taken into account to ensure there...

True or False: The myths of child support

On Behalf of Messer & Messer Law Offices | Nov 30, 2018 | child support

It seems that every person ordered to pay or receive child support has their own interpretation of the rules and penalties that govern those payments. Here, we discuss some of the most common myths of child support in relation to Florida guidelines. One common myth is...

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