Naples Child Support Lawyer

Collier County Child Support Guidelines Attorney

In 2010, several changes were made to the child support laws in Florida. Child support determinations can have an enormous impact on you and your child's future well-being. If you are in a child support dispute, you need an understanding child support attorney who can guide you through the process to protect your rights.

At the law firm of David T. Agoston, Attorney at Law, we assist clients with their child support disputes. Whether you are in a divorce or asserting your rights in a paternity action, we can help you. I am David T. Agoston and I have been helping clients with child support issues for more than 15 years. Along with my team of legal professionals, we will give you experienced and zealous representation in your legal matter.

Contact a Naples child support lawyer at our firm to discuss your case. We accept credit cards and we offer reasonable rates.

Florida Child Support Guidelines

Child support is governed by Florida child support guidelines. These guidelines tell the court how much support to award. This amount is determined by looking at the net income of both parents and the number of children. Health care and day care expenses will be added to child support payments. If you are the noncustodial parent, the court will order you to pay child support retroactive to the date of separation, if you did not already pay it voluntarily.

When you hire our firm, we will investigate the financial situation of both parents. We can give you a clear and honest assessment of what the outcome of your child support action might be under the guidelines. We will then help you negotiate for the child support payment you and your child need and, if necessary, we will be ready to go to trial for you.

Modification of Child Support

Child support can always be modified if there is a substantial change in circumstances. One common reason a parent chooses to modify their child support payments is they have been spending substantial time with the child as a noncustodial parent. In Florida, child support can be modified when a noncustodial parent cares for the child overnight for 20 percent of the calendar year.

We can help you modify your child support agreement and parenting plan. The Florida Department of Revenue enforces child support obligations and we have experience altering child support payments through their system and through administrative hearings. We can handle the legal work of modification for you.

If you have questions about the Florida child support guidelines, contact a Collier County child support guidelines lawyer. Se habla español.