Port St. Lucie Child Support Payments Lawyer
If you are a parent who is considering or experiencing divorce, you have questions about child support payments. You know the payments will be used to care for your children, and you want to make sure the payment amount is calculated fairly. A skilled Fort Pierce child support lawyer can ensure support payments are calculated appropriately. Whether you are the parent who will be paying support or the parent who will be receiving payments, you can feel confident turning to our Florida child support law firm.
We're Fort Pierce child support lawyers who works closely with parents to obtain fair child support determinations. To learn more about how we can help you arrive at an appropriate child support plan, call our Fort Pierce office at 772-828-2408 or toll free 888-534-9239, or our West Palm Beach office at 561-963-9933 for a free initial consultation.
How Is Child Support Calculated?
As Port St. Lucie child support payments attorneys, we know that my clients have questions and concerns about how child support is determined. In Florida, child support is calculated using a mandatory formula. The formula considers each parent's net income, excluding payments for health insurance coverage for minor children. The formula will also consider spousal support and court-ordered support for children from previous relationships. The payment amount is calculated using the combined net income and number of children.
A Fort Pierce child support lawyer can protect your rights throughout the calculation process. Each party must fully disclose income. Therefore, if you suspect the other party may be hiding income or falsifying information, our law firm can ensure all financial figures are identified.
It is possible to deviate from the calculation in circumstances where child custody arrangements merit a deviation, if a child has special needs and in other situations. We can readily assess your particular situation and identify if a deviation is necessary.
Child Support and Paternity
As a Fort Pierce child support lawyer, we also handle father's rights and paternity issues. When paternity is established, the father can be responsible for paying child support.
Can Child Support Change?
It is possible to modify child support. However, it must be shown that there has been a significant change in material conditions. For example, if one parent's income changes substantially, or if there have been changes to the parenting plan, child support can be modified.
Free Initial Consultation With a Fort Pierce Child Support Lawyer
To learn more about how we can help you obtain a fair child support plan, contact us today. Our office is conveniently located behind the courthouse in Fort Pierce.
