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Tag Archives: Child Support

Tampa Child Support Attorneys: Am I entitled to Child Support?

Tampa child support attorneys are often asked how much people will owe for child support.  As we have discussed elsewhere on our Tampa child support attorney blog, Florida law imputes an ongoing duty on parents to continue supporting their children.  It is also worth noting parents cannot simply agree not to pay child support. The […]

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Can We Just Agree to No Child Support?

Tampa child support attorneys are often asked as to whether the father and mother of a child can agree that no child support is to be paid between the parties.   Simply put, this is generally not possible in Florida.   Florida law has recognized child support being a right and privilege belonging to a child rather […]

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My Ex-Husband or Ex-Wife lied on Their Financial Affidavit, What Can I Do?

This is one of the most common issues raised to St. Petersburg family law attorneys during family law cases by the opposing parties.  They know their ex-spouse is hiding assets and overstating their expenses in their financial affidavit, but cannot prove it through documented evidence.  Frankly, “they lied on their financial affidavit” is likely one […]

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Why do Tampa family law attorneys make their clients prepare financial affidavits?

Ultimately one of the most common questions to the Tampa Family Law Attorneys of Hackworth Law concerns the need and requirement for a party to continually file new, updated financial affidavits.  While this is an undoubtedly and frustrating process, it is required under the Florida rules governing family law cases.  For your convenience, we have […]

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Do Judges Really Put People in Jail for Contempt?

People routinely ask whether judges really put people in jail for contempt.  The answer is absolutely yes, Florida family law judges do imprison people every day for contempt, especially regarding child support issues.  Generally, jail is only reserved for people, who have been repeatedly found in contempt.  If someone has repeatedly failed to abide by […]

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My ex-husband/wife refuses to work. How can we calculate child support amounts?

Unfortunately, this is a common occurrence. One spouse is working attempting to make ends meet while supporting a child, meanwhile the other spouse refuses to work and/or pay any child support. The other spouse apparently is relying on their income of zero to prevent a court for morning and paying child support. Florida courts ultimately […]

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Florida Child Support Calculator – How is Child Support Determined?

How Does the Court Determine the Amount of Child Support I am Owed? Many free Florida Child Support Calculators offer free estimates for monthly child support payments.  This is a question posed by many folks going through various family law issues, including child custody and divorce proceedings. The good news is it is relatively simple […]

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Am I entitled to Child Support? If so, how much?

The court may, at any time, require either parent to pay child support, or in some cases both parents. Frankly, you and your child may be missing out on valuable financial support by an absent father or mother. In almost all cases, child support is terminated on the child’s 18th birthday. The court will issue […]

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