What is meant by child support, child custody, and visitation in Florida?
Both parents have a legal obligation to support a child, both during and after a divorce. In a Florida divorce action, the court must order either or both parents to pay child support in accordance with mandatory guidelines set by the Florida Legislature, unless the court makes a specific finding that the guideline amount is unjust or inappropriate. Determined directly from the parents’ combined net monthly income, the statutory guidelines specify a minimum amount to be apportioned between the parents, based on each parent’s ability to pay.
