Child Support & Divorce

Tampa Divorce Law Attorneys

When a couple divorces, economics come into play. Instead of supporting only one household, the parents’ incomes will need to support two households, which could strain finances. The court will order the non-custodial parent to pay a sum, usually on a monthly basis, for child support. Legally, both parents have an obligation to support their children and, in Florida, a child support statute sets guidelines that must be used to establish new child support obligations or when existing obligations are modified. To arrive at the amount of child support, Florida guidelines take into consideration all income and earnings of both parents as well as the children's health care and daycare expenses.

If circumstances change for the child or either parent, perhaps for medical or economic reasons, the non-custodial parent and the custodial parent each have the right to ask for a review of the amount of child support paid and request an increase or decrease in the amount paid.

In addition to divorce, other situations requiring child support include paternity suits and domestic violence actions resulting in a restraining order against the parent.

At the law firm of The Carey Law Group, P.A., our Tampa divorce attorneys provide legal advice and routinely assist our clients with child support matters. Please call  (813) 874-0081 or contact us online to arrange an appointment.