Child Support
Family Law Attorneys Serving Clients in Pensacola and Milton, Florida
In Pensacola Florida child support is usually paid by the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent for the support and education of the children. The court may also order the non-custodial parent to pay a portion of the child’s health care expenses not covered by insurance and to pay reasonable child care expenses.
Our family law attorneys can help you understand Florida child support law and how it will affect you and your family. We represent men and women who need help:
- Obtaining an order for child support in cases involving children
- Obtaining a post-judgment modification of child support agreements when there has been a significant change of financial circumstances for either parent
- With child support enforcement when your ex-spouse is delinquency in support payments. For more information read our Deadbeat Parent Project
Florida Child Support Guidelines
The Family Law courts in Pensacola and Milton Florida determines child support payments by using the Child Support Guidelines. The amount of support is based on the income of the non-custodial parent. The percentages are as follows:
| Number of Children | Percentage of Supporting Party's Net Income |
| 1 | 20% |
| 2 | 28% |
| 3 | 32% |
| 4 | 40% |
| 5 | 45% |
| 6 or more | 50% |
In child support matters net income is calculated as: All income is minus state and federal taxes, Social Security and Medicare payments, mandatory retirement contributions, union dues, healthcare premiums, and prior child support obligations.
Child support stops when a child reaches the age of 19, or earlier if the child becomes emancipated. Payments may continue beyond the age of 19 if the child pursues post-secondary education or remains dependent because of illness or disability.
The family law attorneys at the Farrar Law Firm can provide experienced legal representation in the child support process, or to modify an existing agreement, contact us at (850) 434-8904.
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