Experienced Child Support Representation in Deerfield Beach
Families in Deerfield Beach rely on us for steady guidance in child support cases. With more than 30 years of family law practice, we understand how Florida calculates support and how to present strong cases for our clients. Whether you need to establish a new obligation, request a modification, or enforce an existing order, we provide advocacy that balances compassion with strength.
Why Families Choose Our Firm
Families in Deerfield Beach turn to us because we combine experience with care. We guide parents through Florida’s child support rules and ensure that children receive proper support while parents are treated fairly. For decades, we have been committed to representation that protects both children and parents.
How Child Support Is Calculated in Florida
Florida law uses guidelines to determine child support in a way that promotes fairness and protects children’s well-being. Courts consider:
- Parental income – wages, bonuses, and other income from both parents
- Health insurance – cost of medical, dental, and vision coverage for the child
- Childcare expenses – daycare or after-school care needed so parents can work
- Timesharing – the number of overnight stays each parent has under the parenting plan
- Other expenses – education costs, medical needs, and extracurricular activities
These factors are reviewed to create an order that is fair to parents and ensures children receive the resources they need.
Modifying Child Support Obligations
Child support orders may be modified when there is a significant change in circumstances. This could include job loss, a promotion, medical issues, changes in childcare costs, or adjustments to timesharing schedules. We help parents request modifications that protect children while keeping obligations fair.
Enforcing Child Support Orders
Child support is a legal obligation. When payments are missed, the court can order enforcement. Options include wage garnishment, seizure of tax refunds, liens, or suspension of driver’s licenses. We represent parents in pursuing enforcement actions to protect the child’s financial security.
Parenting Time and Child Support
Parenting time plays an important role in child support calculations. If one parent has most overnights, the other parent often provides a larger share of financial support. We help parents understand how timesharing impacts support and work toward solutions that provide stability for children.
Serving Families in Deerfield Beach and Surrounding Areas
We proudly assist families in Deerfield Beach with establishing, modifying, and enforcing child support orders. Our services extend across Broward County, and our goal is always to protect children while ensuring parents are treated fairly.
Frequently Asked Questions About Child Support
Where are child support cases for Deerfield Beach residents filed?
Child support cases for Deerfield Beach families are usually filed at the Broward County Courthouse in Fort Lauderdale, which handles family law matters for the county.
How do Florida courts calculate child support?
Courts calculate child support using state guidelines that factor in parental income, timesharing, health insurance, childcare costs, and other necessary expenses.
Can child support orders be modified?
Yes. Orders can be modified when there is a significant change in circumstances, such as income changes, medical needs, or adjustments in timesharing schedules.
What happens if a parent does not pay child support?
If payments are missed, the court can enforce support through wage garnishment, property liens, tax refund interception, or suspension of licenses.
Does child support include childcare and medical expenses?
Yes. Florida child support typically includes health insurance, medical expenses, and childcare costs necessary for parents to work or study.
