Paternity Tag

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...

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...

Can a child choose which parent to live with in Florida? It is one of the most frequently searched and misunderstood issues in Florida family law. Parents involved in divorce or paternity litigation often believe that once a child reaches a certain age the child...

Mandatory parenting classes are a central procedural and educational requirement in family law proceedings involving minor children. In Miami-Dade County and throughout the State of Florida, parents who file for divorce or paternity actions involving parental responsibility must complete a statutorily mandated Parent Education and...

Most people going through a Florida divorce or paternity case learn about income deduction orders at the worst possible moment, which is when the money is already late. The order is not an enforcement tool the receiving parent has to go out and get. In...

How to Calculate Child Support Payments in Florida?  They are governed by a detailed statutory formula set forth in Fla. Stat. § 61.30. In Miami-Dade County and throughout Florida, courts are required to apply the statutory child support guidelines, make specific written findings, and ensure...