FAQ Category: Child Support Modification
Remarriage doesn’t automatically change an existing child support obligation. Florida courts base child support calculations on the biological…
Yes, a judge will deny your request if the change in circumstances doesn’t meet the 15% or $50 threshold required by Florida law. Additionally,…
Parents can informally agree to change the amount of money exchanging hands, but this verbal agreement offers no legal protection. You must submit a…
The timeline depends heavily on the court’s current schedule and the complexity of your case. If both parents agree to the new terms and file a joint…
When parents can’t agree on a proposed change, the case becomes a contested modification. The dispute will go before a judge in family court. Both…
Florida law doesn’t set a strict limit on how many times you can request a modification. However, you must prove that a new, substantial, and…
You must follow a formal legal process to change your existing order. First, assess your current financial situation and gather concrete…
Florida child support orders follow strict statutory guidelines based on both parents’ incomes, the number of children, and the children’s specific…