Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Child Support

Child Support

In Florida, child support is based on the combined income of the parents and how many children the parent is responsible for supporting. If necessary, a court can set aside a portion of joint or separate assets of the parties in a separate trust or fund for the support and education for the parties' children.

A Florida child support order can be modified if there has been a change in circumstances. Examples of this would include:

* A big increase or decrease in either parent's income

* The child spending a lot more time with either parent

* The child being several years older or having special financial needs such as schooling or medical expenses