Why did I create My Florida Child Support Calculator? I often hear from potential clients after they have appeared in court and had their child support calculated. After doing some online research and reviewing the child support guidelines, they went to the hearing without a lawyer. They thought they had a rough estimate of the child support
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Does Divorce Hurt Your Credit Score?
Does divorce hurt your credit score? The quick answer is “yes.” But only in some situations. Your credit score is not automatically affected by your divorce. The Clerk of Court does not notify the credit bureaus that you are no longer married. Your credit score is hurt when your debts are not paid in a
Changes to Required Parenting Class in North Florida
Florida law has long required divorcing couples with children to attend a “Parent Education and Family Stabilization” class aimed at educating the parents about the special challenges that await children of those divorcing couples. Parents involved in a paternity case are also required to take the class. In Duval County, this class, Children First in
Alimony Reform is Coming to Florida – maybe
Over the last few years, there have been various attempts to “reform” Florida alimony laws. In April 2016, Governor Scott vetoed a bill due to a provision that had to due with a presumption that 50/50 time-sharing schedule was in the best interest of children. With the beginning of a new legislative session, a version
An Explanation of a Florida Child Support Guidelines Worksheet
I get a lot of phone calls from people who recently attended a hearing where their child support obligation was calculated. The number one complaint is that they are not sure that the calculation is correct. They tell me that they were presented with a piece of paper with a lot of numbers on it
