Children and Family Law
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When you get divorced and have children or are unmarried with children, there are factors that must be considered and addressed in what is known as a Parenting Plan — which generally cover shared parental responsibility, time-sharing, coparenting details, and child support related items.
What Can Complicate the Child Support Process?
The issue of support for the children — including what is covered by basic child support and extras such as private school, childcare, camps, and uncovered medical items — is addressed as part of the divorce. The process may become more complicated depending on other issues, such as abuse or circumstances that might give rise to limited access.
What Is a Parenting Plan?
A parenting plan and timesharing document includes a visitation schedule and shared parental responsibilities. The plan outlines when the children will spend time with each parent, drop-off and pick-up schedules, and how decisions about the child's wellbeing will be made. The parenting plan and timesharing schedule must be filed with the court and approved. The goal of this document is always what is in the child's best interest.
How Is Child Support Determined?
Child support determines who pays what and how much. The State of Florida uses a calculation based on many factors — including each parent's income, the number of overnights each parent has, and the costs of healthcare and childcare — which will be figured out and included as part of the overall settlement or ultimately determined at trial as needed.
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Boca Raton, FL
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Palm Beach County, FL
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