Child Support Lawyers in Miami & Ft Lauderdale

Parents are obligated to support their children before and after a divorce.  A child’s right to parental support normally does not end until the child reaches 18, marries, or otherwise becomes emancipated.  In Miami and Ft. Lauderdale Florida dissolution of marriage proceedings, child support obligations are computed through the use of mandatory guidelines established by the Florida state legislature.  The minimum guideline amount is based upon the parties’ income, number of children, and the children’s over-night time with the non-custodial parent.  Courts may deviate from the guideline amount based on medical requirements or other needs of the child, the parents’ financial abilities, and many other factors.  A Miami divorce & family law attorney can assist in determining the amount of child support due, the method of payment, which spouse takes tax deductions for dependents, the enforcement of support obligations, and many other issues related to child support in marriage dissolution proceedings.