Florida is a state that recognizes the importance of grandparents' rights to visit with their grandchildren. In certain circumstances, Florida law allows grandparents to petition for visitation rights if it is in the child's interest. However, this is a complex area...
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How does relocation to a new state affect child support?
When a parent in Florida relocates to a new state, they might worry about how child support will continue. They might be confused as to which state will then have jurisdiction over child support decisions. Understanding how child support orders work and the laws...
Paying child support in Florida
Child support is the financial support that one parent pays to another parent to meet a child's basic needs. Usually, the noncustodial parent will pay the parent who has physical custody of the child. This form of support can be administratively ordered or mandated by...
Would you benefit from a postnuptial agreement?
Life is unpredictable, and while no one enters a marriage assuming the relationship will end at some point in the future, it may be helpful to prepare for this contingency. Many Florida couples find the thought of drafting a prenuptial agreement either unnecessary or...
What happens to your IRA in a child support case?
Florida law generally requires parents to provide financial support for their children after a separation or divorce. If you fail to make child support payments as ordered, you may be subject to wage or other types of garnishments. Depending on the details of your...
3 reasons child support may come to an end
The financial obligations that continue to an ex-spouse after divorce can differ depending on the details of the relationship. For example, if the former couple had children together, it is possible that one parent may have to pay child support to the other, which is...