Category Archives: Child Support
What Should I Do If My Ex Refuses To Pay Child Support?
Florida law requires that all parents pay for the support of their children. During a divorce, child support is calculated based on the income of both parents. When one spouse refuses to pay child support or is delinquent in their child support payments, it can make things difficult for the spouse who is supposed… Read More »
Does A Florida Child Support Order Have A Statute Of Limitations?
Under the law, the term “statute of limitations” refers to a time period after which you may no longer file a lawsuit against another party. The time period will depend on the type of lawsuit being filed and the state in which the lawsuit is filed. For example, Florida’s statute of limitations for filing… Read More »
When Does Child Support End In Tampa, FL?
Divorcing parents are generally aware that they must make child support payments to the spouse who has the children for the majority of the time. Fewer, however, are aware of how long those child support payments last. In this article, a Tampa, FL child support lawyer will discuss how long child support lasts in… Read More »
Can You Get Past Due Child Support After The Child Turns 18?
Generally speaking, child support payments terminate when the child reaches the age of majority or 18 years of age. However, this rule doesn’t apply to past-due child support payments. The recipient parent is entitled to recover past-due child support that hasn’t been paid. To collect past-due child support payments, the custodial parent must obtain… Read More »