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Divorce and child support can be expensive—but on the other hand, so is raising a child and starting over after a marriage ends. In many cases, the custodial parent can’t afford to raise their child entirely on their own, and since both parents bear a legal and financial responsibility to their children, one will almost always have to contribute child…
When two divorced parents live far away from each other, holidays and custody agreements are naturally a bit more difficult to work out. This is especially true if the move just happened and the parents need to renegotiate their parenting schedule. Depending on the current visitation schedule, one parent might request more holiday time in order to make up for…
Getting a divorce when you have young children with your spouse can create several challenges. In addition to navigating issues like child support, custody and visitation, you also have to consider the long-term costs that will arise as your kids become adults and pursue secondary education. A lot of parents don’t know what kind of financial responsibility they have, if…
One common issue that must be navigated after divorce as part of child custody processes is determining where the children will be enrolled not just in school, but also in daycare, afterschool care, wrap-around care or other types of child care. There are several issues you must consider when dealing with child care for your children when you and your…
The economy has come a long way since the market collapse and Great Recession of 2008, but times can still be tough out there for people in the job market. A combination of stagnant wages and lack of openings providing decent pay can make it difficult to avoid even some of the bare necessities people require. If you suddenly find…
You are required under federal law to live up to your child support agreement. However, the courts understand that there are some circumstances in which financial hardships might make it difficult for you to meet those responsibilities. This is especially true if you lose a job or have a sudden loss of income. If this happens to you, you should…
In Florida, as in all states, both parents are required by law to support their children financially—not just fathers. This responsibility is enforced until the child turns 18 years old. Neither party is able to waive child support—it is the child’s right to receive that support, not either custodial parent’s right. However, some of the details for child support arrangements…
If you’re having a difficult time making your child support payments or believe the payments you’re making are unfair for any reason, you do have the ability to work with your divorce lawyer in Miami, FL to petition to have that child support modified. But how do you do this? First, you should attempt to work out a modification with…