How support is calculated, modified, and enforced — from guidelines to college expenses.
Florida requires health insurance in child support orders when costs stay under 5% of gross income. Learn medical expense division, enforcement, and the 2026 guidelines.
Florida child support ends at 18 and does not cover college. Learn how voluntary agreements can secure $6,500-$21,600 annual tuition for your child.
Florida enforces unpaid child support through wage garnishment (up to 65%), license suspension, jail time, and felony charges for $5,000+ arrears. Know your rights.
Learn how to change child support in Florida. 15% or $50 threshold, $408 filing fee, and 30-60 day timeline for agreed modifications. Updated for 2026.
Florida parents with $2,500+ in child support arrears face passport denial. Learn the 2026 enforcement rules, resolution process, and 2-3 week reinstatement timeline.
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.