What determines the amount of child support ordered by the court?
In Florida, the amount of child support is governed by the guidelines established by Florida Statutes. A Child Support Guidelines Worksheet, available in Clerkâs Office as part of a pro se package of forms, will show you and the Court how the facts you have fit into Florida’s child support law. The worksheet is based on monthly paychecks and bills. The child support guidelines establish the basic child support obligation for parents whose combined net income is between $7,800 and $120,000 annually. If the parents’ combined income is more than $120,000 annually, a formula is provided for the Court to establish support beyond the guidelines amount. If the combined parents’ income is below $7,800, the Court determines the child support on a case-by-case basis.
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