Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

I have two child support orders of which are $700 and $700 total $1,400 monthly. I'm on a salary of 52,000 is that the legal amount to pay? Or can I have it reduced? The two mothers earn est. Minimum wage $11/hr. The minor children are 14 & 16 I owe $3200 combined arrears. Please assist


Asked on 4/04/16, 5:13 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
John Smitten Carey and Leisure

Consult with a lawyer to review the numbers. Seems high.

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Answered on 4/04/16, 6:35 pm
Robert McCall Law Office of Robert McCall

In Florida the oldest childs CS is calculated on your full salary. For child # 2 the CS is calculated AFTER reduction for the amount of the first child. If different states are involved it depends on the law of the state.

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Answered on 4/05/16, 6:46 am


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