Helping Parents Reach Fair and Sustainable Child Support Outcomes
Child support plays a critical role in a child’s financial stability and overall well-being. These payments are designed to ensure that a child’s needs are met after the parents divorce or separate. Because child support can significantly affect both the paying and receiving parent, it is essential to pursue arrangements that are fair, accurate, and workable over time.
At Allison Rub, P.A., we assist parents throughout Miami and surrounding areas with all aspects of Florida child support matters. We represent both payors and recipients, offering thoughtful guidance in the establishment, enforcement, and modification of child support orders tailored to each family’s circumstances.
How Child Support Is Calculated in Florida
Florida uses statutory child support guidelines as a starting point when determining support amounts. Calculations typically take into account factors such as:
- Each parent’s income
- The number of children involved
- Health insurance costs for the child
- Child care and related expenses
- Time-sharing arrangements
While guideline calculations apply in most cases, courts may adjust support amounts when circumstances justify a deviation. We carefully analyze the financial details of each case and advocate for child support figures that accurately reflect both the child’s needs and the parents’ financial realities.
Duration of Child Support Obligations
In most cases, Florida child support obligations continue until a child turns 18. However, exceptions may apply, including situations where a child is still enrolled in high school or has special needs that require continued support. We help parents understand how long support may last and what exceptions could apply to their situation.
Addressing Unpaid Child Support
When child support payments fall behind, Florida law provides several enforcement mechanisms to compel compliance. Depending on the circumstances, enforcement options may include:
- Income withholding or wage garnishment
- Suspension of driver’s, professional, or recreational licenses
- Property liens
- Bank account levies
- Contempt of court proceedings
Not every enforcement option is appropriate in every case. We help clients pursue effective, realistic remedies based on their specific situation.
Modifying a Child Support Order
Florida law allows child support orders to be modified when there has been a substantial and permanent change in circumstances. Common reasons for modification include:
- A significant change in a parent’s income
- Job loss or new employment
- Changes to custody or time-sharing arrangements
- Increased or decreased needs of the child
We evaluate whether a modification is legally supported and guide clients through the process of seeking or opposing changes to existing support orders.
Speak With a Miami Child Support Attorney
Whether you are establishing child support, seeking enforcement, or requesting a modification, Allison Rub, P.A. is ready to help you navigate the process with clarity and confidence. We focus on solutions that protect your child’s best interests while promoting fairness for both parents.
