Establishing legal paternity in Florida benefits the entire family. It's especially important when seeking child support after the demise of a relationship which produced one or more children. To help you make the best possible decisions for your family,...
How can I save on back to school supplies?
Single parents often rely on child support payments to ensure their kids have what they need to lead healthy and happy lives. When payments are late or fail to materialize at all, that might leave you struggling financially, especially when it comes to back to school...
Back child support and your reputation
Those who have fallen behind on their child support payments may have many things to worry about, from the threat of being taken into custody to the financial ramifications associated with delinquency. Moreover, they may be unable to leave the country as well....
What are some budgeting tips for single parents?
Money issues are a concern in most families. However, as a single parent, all concerns related to money fall directly on your shoulders. It's also likely that you're dealing with a vastly different financial situation than you were as a part of a married couple. In...
What constitute legitimate child support expenditures?
As a divorced Florida parent, you no doubt rely on the monthly child support payments your former spouse sends you to help you cover the bills and expenses of child rearing. But have you ever wondered what all you can spend child support on? FindLaw explains that you...
Child support and extra-curricular activities
Going through a divorce can be a complicated process, especially if there are children involved. In addition to determining the type of child custody that works best for your family situation, the court must set the amount of child support that the non-custodial...
Understanding when a child support obligation ends
Your divorce in Davie certainly does not end yours or your ex-spouse's obligations to continue to pay for the support of your children (no matter the circumstances of your custody arrangement). The expectation is, of course, that eventually your children will...
What can I do about a deadbeat parent?
Raising a child in Florida is often expensive. That’s why non-custodial parents must pay child support as ordered by the court. Failure to do so can make it difficult to provide for all of a child’s needs and can also lead to serious legal trouble. The...
How can I control spending over the holidays?
Whether you’re the custodial parent or are obligated to remit child support payments, the holidays can be tough for single parents. In this case, you must take the proper steps to prevent issues from occurring, as overspending during the holiday season can start...
Will I get a license suspension for not paying child support?
When the court orders you to pay child support in Florida, it becomes a legal obligation. You do not have a choice about whether or not to pay it. If you fail to pay your support as ordered by the court, you could face penalties. These penalties do include the...
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