As in any area of family law, both the custodial and non-custodial parent of a child has legal rights. An experienced family law and child support attorney is knowledgeable regarding the legal rights and options which the non-custodial parent has available to them, and is dedicated to protecting those rights.

Your legal options as a non-custodial parent may differ based upon the existence or non-existence of a court order, if joint or soul custody has been established, and the state which the custodial parent resides with the child(ren).

When dealing with child support, child custody, child visitation, or any other legal issue relating to your children, it is important to obtain the services of a qualified child support attorney who is knowledgeable in all areas of family law.

In Florida, the formula for determining child support payment levels takes into consideration:

• Custody arrangements

• How much parenting time each parent has, the income of the parents

• The total number of children

• Unusual medical expenses, day care expenses, and insurance, among other factors.

The result of the computation is called the "basic" support amount, which can be adjusted by the court based on several unusual items. Many states have child support enforcement divisions, which can help get child support by bringing actions in court to get child support orders, locating deadbeat parents and getting their income and employment information.

When Does Child Support End?

In general, child support obligations will terminate once the child reach the age of 18, unless the child is in college (in which case the parent is still obligated), or if the child has been declared emancipated by a court. Child support obligations will also terminate if a parent’s rights and responsibilities are terminated, because, for instance, the child is adopted by someone else.

Child Support and other family law issues can be complicated and frustrating to say the least. We encourage you to contact The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Herzog, P.A. to discuss your child support and other family law legal rights.

At The Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Herzog, P.A., we vigorously represent the rights of individuals who are to engage in Child Support proceedings or other family law issues.

Contact Attorney Jeffrey A. Herzog today Toll Free at: (866) 789-4002 to schedule a confidential consultation regarding your child support or other family law legal matters.

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