Under Florida law, parents have a legal obligation to financially support their child.
When divorce occurs, child support is calculated according to state legal guidelines to protect the rights of the child and ensure the continued financial support by both parents.
However, under certain conditions, financial circumstances change and the amount of child support can be modified. In order to modify child support, you must demonstrate a substantial change in income from the time the divorce settlement was made. Changes such these may be grounds for modifying child support:
- Substantial decreases or increases in either parent’s income
- A debilitating medical condition of either parent
- A child completing or discontinuing daycare
- The loss of a job
- Substantial increase in certain expenses, like medical insurance or daycare
Examples of the need for modification by either party would be if the parent receiving child support learns that the other parent’s income has increased by 65%. On the other hand, if the paying parent can prove that their income has significantly decreased, affecting their ability to pay child support, they may be able to file for a modification.
We understand the financial strain that legal proceedings can bring, and our Modification of Child Support service is designed to be cost-effective. Our goal is to provide quality legal low cost representation with budget-friendly payment plans, without compromising on the accessibility of our services. ADC’s commitment to affordability is unwavering.
At Affordable Divorce Center, you are more than a case number – you are a valued client with unique needs. Our client-centered advocacy ensures that your interests are the focal point of the Modification of Child Support process. We strive to achieve outcomes that safeguard you and your financial stability.
Along with our focus on Modification of Child Support, ADC offers expert guidance across all areas of family law such as Divorce, Child Support, Co-Parenting (Child Custody), Enforcement of Alimony, Child Support or Timesharing, Income Withholding Orders, Modification of Alimony, Child Support or Timesharing, Paternity, Pre and Post Nuptial Agreements, Same Sex Marriage and Divorce, Separation/Temporary Support, Timesharing/Parenting Plans and more.
