Child Support

Fort Lauderdale Child Support Attorneys

Although Florida family law courts utilize guidelines to determine the amount of child support, it is beneficial to work with an experienced child support lawyer to ensure your rights are protected. If one spouse owns a closely-held business, suffers from a chronic health condition or plans on remarrying, asset and debt valuation by the court could impact the amount of child support owed. The law office of The Law Office of Marc Shelowitz and Andrew Coffey, offers extensive experience resolving all child custody and child support-related concerns throughout Florida. To schedule a free initial consultation with a compassionate lawyer who can advocate for your needs, contact the Florida child support attorneys at the firm.

Pursuing and Defending Child Support Actions

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The Fort Lauderdale child support attorneys at the firm effectively represent clients pursuing full child support compensation and defending against child support actions. Because the firm handles all types of child support claims, the child support lawyers are able to prepare your case and reduce uncertainty regarding the end result. The firm handles various child support actions, such as:

• Requesting an initial child support award
• Defending against child support orders
• Modifications of child support
• Motions for contempt and enforcement of child support
• Defending child support enforcement actions
• Other child support concerns

Successfully Resolving Child Support Disputes

Child support is important to the well being of your child and is determined through a formula in the Florida statutes based on income and other guidelines. However, by utilizing an experienced child support lawyer, you can ensure that your unique circumstances are fully analyzed and addressed within your child support case. Although support is determined by the Florida child support guidelines, other important factors may increase or decrease the amount ordered, such as:

• Child care costs
• Health insurance costs
• Child support paid based on other children
• Non-reported income, such as income from property
• Other important factors

Modifications to Child Support

Child support payments are not voluntary - they represent a legal obligation assigned by the court to protect the rights of your children. As such, child support is not punitive, nor is it intended to reward the custodial parent. Child support cannot be discharged through bankruptcy or cancelled upon remarriage. Consequently, if illness, unemployment, or a substantial change in one parent's situation requires a change in child support, a petition for a post-divorce modification must be filed with the court. Failure to do so could result in penalties and legal complications. Our attorneys can prepare all necessary paperwork to request a change in child support payments.

Contact The Law Office of Marc Shelowitz and Andrew Coffey

Whether you need assistance with a child support action to ensure that you receive full child support, or to defend a claim to ensure you do not pay more than is truly owed, the child support lawyers at The Law Office of Marc Shelowitz and Andrew Coffey can help. Contact the Florida child support attorneys at our firm to schedule a free initial consultation.