Alimony vs. Child Support in Florida: What's the Difference? (2026 Guide)
Florida alimony caps at 35% of income difference; child support uses Income Shares Model. Compare duration limits, tax treatment, and modification rules for 2026.
How support is calculated, modified, and enforced — from guidelines to college expenses.
Florida alimony caps at 35% of income difference; child support uses Income Shares Model. Compare duration limits, tax treatment, and modification rules for 2026.
Florida parents split extracurricular costs by income share (e.g., 60/40). Learn the Webking ruling, statute 61.30 rules, and how to add activities to your parenting plan.
Florida child support payments must go through the State Disbursement Unit. Online portal charges 2.5% debit fee. Wage withholding takes up to 65% of income.
Florida child support ranges from $644-$1,737/month based on income and children. Learn the Income Shares calculation under Fla. Stat. § 61.30.
Child support is not taxable income in Florida. Learn 2026 IRS rules, Form 8332 dependency claims, alimony tax differences, and how to protect your tax position after divorce.
Child support in Florida ends at age 18 or 19 if still in high school. Learn termination rules, exceptions for disabled children, and how to file under Fla. Stat. § 61.13.
Calculate Florida child support using the Income Shares Model under Fla. Stat. § 61.30. Includes guidelines chart, worksheets, and step-by-step instructions.