The Law Offices of Brian M. Moskowitz – Divorce Lawyers Serving South Florida

Many Florida law firms represent clients in a variety of legal areas. At the Law Offices of Brian M. Moskowitz, we focus on divorce and family law. As such, we understand that the determination of child support is one of the most critical decisions made in a family law case. Our goal is to provide you with legal services that are tailored to the unique needs of your family, while compassionately and aggressively asserting your rights.

As a divorced, single parent with more than a decade of experience, divorce attorney Brian Moskowitz has an insider’s view of the legal aspects of child support as well as the emotional issues involved. Contact us today at 561-369-4481 or by filling out our online form to discuss your child support questions. From our offices in Boynton Beach, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach, we provide family law services to individuals throughout the state of Florida, including the South Florida communities of Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Wellington, West Palm Beach, Palm Beach and all of Palm Beach County.

Parents have an obligation to support their child. The exact child support figure is determined by applying statutory Florida Child Support Guidelines to the facts of each specific case. Because support amounts under the guidelines can vary according to various subtleties in your case, it is crucial to have a skilled lawyer review your case. A proper determination of child support is vital to your child's well-being and your financial health.

Under the guidelines, the standard Child Support Formula applies if one of the parents spends less than 146 overnights with the child. The “gross up method” of calculating Child Support applies if the child spends at least 146 overnights with both parents. Once the proper formula is applied, the guidelines also consider the income of both parents, the child’s healthcare, child care costs, and the standard needs of the child.

The court must use these guidelines to decide the amount of child support that will go in a Florida support order. In special circumstances, support amounts can be higher or lower than the guideline amounts. For example, a judge may consider a child's unusual medical expenses or whether the parent receiving the child support will also receive alimony.

An estimate of child support amounts is available by using the Florida Child Support Calculator. This estimate is for informational purposes only because a court may look at factors that are not included in your estimate.

Whether you are the parent paying or receiving, you may have questions about child support. At the Law Offices of Brian M. Moskowitz, we work with clients throughout Palm Beach County and southern Florida in child support cases. Unlike most law firms that charge by the hour, we offer set prices for each service we provide including initial child support, enforcement or modification cases. A modification proceeding is where one party requests the court modify an existing order or judgment.

If you have children and are facing a divorce or child support proceeding, you want a family lawyer with experience you can trust to help you find effective solutions that put you -- and your children's -- best interests first. Our founder, Brian Moskowitz, is that type of family law attorney. He will meet with you personally to review the details of your case and will help you to understand your rights under the law. You’ll have a knowledgeable attorney committed to fighting for what you deserve. For a consultation with a Florida child support lawyer, contact us today by phone at 561-369-4481 or by filling out our online form. We do our very best to return your phone call the same day but at a minimum we promise to return your call within 24 hours.

For more specific information, please visit our page on the 2009 Florida statute pertaining to child support.