Tampa Child Support Lawyer
Many items are essential to raising a healthy child. Having sufficient financial resources is a good starting point. At the Law Offices of Kuske & Ragano, P.A., our lawyers are dedicated to helping clients obtain the child support they need. We have over 20 years of experience handling support and related matters. Our lawyers aggressively stand up for your rights and strive to help the court understand the best interests of your child. If you would like to speak with one of our attorneys about child support, please contact our downtown Tampa office to arrange a consultation.
Florida child support guidelines
Whether the parents are divorced or have never been married, the initial child support order is based on a mathematic formula. The court determines the amount of support by considering the parties' incomes, health and daycare expenses, and time-sharing arrangements. The parent with whom the children primary reside is generally the child support recipient.
Paternity and modification or enforcement of child support
In many cases, paternity testing is used to identify the father of the child of unmarried parents. This is routinely ordered by the court to establish support or child custody orders.
The laws of Florida on child support recently changed. Under the new "gross up" method, if a child stays with a paying parent for 47% of overnights ("substantial time sharing"), that parent may be entitled to a reduction in the child support order. On behalf of a client, our lawyers will file a motion for post-judgment modification of child support.
Enforcement of an existing child support order is an issue that can be dealt with in the court system. Our attorneys confidently handle all issues involving child support including contempt and enforcement matters, believing strongly that you should get the support that the court has determined you need for raising your child.
For further discussion about child support, visit our Child Support Information Center.
Contact a Tampa child support lawyer at the Law Offices of Kuske & Ragano, P.A. today to learn more about how we can help you with your legal situation. Our offices are conveniently located in downtown Tampa, five minutes from the Hillsborough County Courthouse. By thoroughly examining all aspects of your case in order to determine the best way in which to proceed, our lawyers strive to gain the results you seek. Get in touch with our firm today to enlist an ally who is dedicated to aggressively fighting for your rights.
