Understanding how child support is calculated in Florida is one of the most pressing concerns for parents navigating separation, divorce, or paternity proceedings in Miami-Dade County and throughout the state. Florida's child support framework is governed primarily by Section 61.30, Florida Statutes, which establishes a...
Imputed Income in Florida Child Support Cases is one of the most litigated and misunderstood doctrines in Florida family law. In Miami-Dade County and throughout Florida, courts regularly confront situations where a parent is unemployed or underemployed, and the issue becomes whether income should be...
In Florida, if you do not pay child support required by a court order, the court and the Florida Department of Revenue can enforce the order through wage withholding, contempt proceedings, driver’s license suspension, professional license suspension, bank account seizure, property liens, credit reporting, tax...
The child tax credit after divorce in Florida is one of the most commonly misunderstood financial issues facing divorced parents. Many parents assume that the parent paying child support automatically receives the tax benefit, while others believe the parent with equal time sharing is entitled...
Professional athletes who face divorce in Miami encounter a unique intersection of Florida family law and high income financial complexity. A divorce attorney for athletes in Miami must understand equitable distribution of high value assets, treatment of deferred compensation and retirement benefits, alimony standards, inclusion...
Father’s rights in Florida are governed by a structured legal framework that addresses paternity, parental responsibility, time-sharing, child support, and adoption related proceedings. For fathers in Miami-Dade County and throughout Florida, understanding father’s rights in Florida is essential to protecting both parental relationships and legal...
Prenuptial agreements and child support in Florida are frequently misunderstood issues in family law. Many couples entering marriage believe that a premarital agreement can determine nearly every financial matter in the event of divorce. However, when the issue involves children, Florida law imposes strict limitations....
In Miami and throughout Florida, courts regularly address disputes involving parenting schedules, financial responsibilities, and the legal obligations of parents following divorce or separation. Understanding how child support and time-sharing in Florida interact is essential for parents seeking fair and legally compliant outcomes. Florida law establishes...
Facing a default judgment in a Miami divorce or paternity case? You're not alone. Florida law offers a pathway to challenge that judgment—especially when valid excuses, such as excusable neglect or lack of notice, apply. Under Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.540, you may...