Child Support Attorneys Serving Brevard County, Florida
Child support issues are common during a divorce in Florida. There can be disputes over how much should be paid and where obligations lie, along with disputes over a lack of payment after divorce.
In either situation, it is important to work with an experienced child support lawyer in Brevard County. When you contact us at Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A., you get a team with over 180 years of combined experience, a local firm that has been serving the community since 1984. Call today to set up your initial meeting with a child support attorney in Melbourne, Florida.
Factors Influencing Support Payments
Many different factors are considered to calculate child support in Palm Bay, including child custody arrangements, overnight stays and parental responsibilities. They also include costs like health insurance, daycare, education and other necessities.
The Income Shares Model
Florida uses the income shares model, which combines the parents’ net income. This determines the total amount of support that the child would receive if the parents were still married and splits up obligations based on each parent’s contribution.
Imputed Income And Involuntary Unemployment
Child support modification in Cocoa is possible in some situations, such as unemployment. However, if the court believes the parent is voluntarily unemployed to avoid the obligation, they can use imputed income. This means that the court looks at the parents’ work history and earning capacity and determines their obligation, even without a current income.
Enforcement Of Child Support
If the other parent is not paying, an unpaid child support lawyer can help you enforce that order. There may be options to receive the retroactive child support that is due. The other parent may be held in contempt of court, for example, and steps can be taken to force compliance, such as the suspension of a driver’s license or the interception of a tax refund. Wage garnishment may also be an option in certain situations.
Call For A Consultation
Resolving a dispute can become complex, and an experienced child support lawyer in Brevard County can help. Call Goldman, Monaghan, Thakkar & Bettin, P.A., at 321-639-1320 or use the online contact form to set up your initial consultation today.