CHILD SUPPORT
In Florida all parents must contribute to the support of
their minor children. A minor child is defined as a child who has not yet
celebrated his/her 18th birthday. If however, the child is 18 but is still a
full time student in High School, than support can be extended until either
High School graduation or the child’s 19th birthday; whichever occurs first.
Child support is based upon our Florida Child Support Guidelines and the net
income of both parents. It is based solely upon income and parent’s expenses
or cost of living is never considered. Parents cannot legally waive
child
support, since the support is not theirs to waive. Therefore, in every case
where there are minor children, child support must be determined. Day care or
after school care is an expense which is added to the basic support in
addition to children’s health insurance premiums.
