Under Florida child support law, the general principle is that both parents bear equal financial responsibility for child support. This is a rule of thumb that can be deviated from if circumstances so require – if one parent is genuinely unable to provide half of the child’s support, for example.

The custodial parent (sometimes referred to as the majority parent) is entitled to seek court ordered […]

For parents involved in a divorce with children, the most important and emotional issue is the mutual right to raise their children and spend time with them. In determining types of custody in Florida, such as sole legal and physical custody, and visitation rights, the Florida courts focus on one primary concern: prioritizing what truly supports a child’s safety, stability, and […]