Fort Lauderdale Modification to Support Agreements Lawyer
Through the divorce process, married couples who have children together are faced with the challenge of developing a reasonable parenting plan and child support arrangement. In Florida, a parent’s support obligation is reduced if a parent spends more times with his or her children because it is presumed that when a parent is with one’s child the parent is providing for the child’s financial needs. A parent who has at least a 20 percent time-share receives a reduction in child support while one who has at a 40 percent time-share receives an even more significant reduction in child support.
This means that time-share arrangements agreed to between parents will typically have a substantial impact on child support obligations. The circumstance upon which that agreement was reached or other circumstances may change over time making the existing parenting plan including time-share arrangement and child support order inappropriate. Under such circumstances, a divorced parent may be able to seek a modification to the established parenting plan and child support agreement. If you currently pay or receive child support but think you may qualify for a modification, contact the Fort Lauderdale support modification agreement lawyers of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., at 954-580-8080 today.
Petitioning for Modification
In order to request a modification, individuals must file a motion with the court that ordered the child support as part of the divorce settlement or paternity action. The motion for a modification of child support must be based on a substantial change in circumstances, which must outline a change in financial or other circumstances that validates the necessity for a modification.
It is important to note that both the child support payer and payee can request modifications, as modifications include:
To learn more about what it takes to qualify for a child support modification, parents should seek legal advice from an experienced Fort Lauderdale divorce lawyer.
Contact Us
The Fort Lauderdale modification of child support agreement attorneys of Eric N. Klein & Associates, P.A., can help you determine whether there has been a sufficient change in circumstances to seek a child support modification. A minor change in income level will not justify a motion for modification of child support so we will provide candid advice about the merits of filing for such a modification. Typically, the modification will not be granted unless there is a substantial change in time-share arrangements or in the income of either or both parents. If you believe that you have a legitimate basis to request a change in time-share arrangements, this is often the basis for a modification of child support. Contact us at 954-580-8080 to learn more about the process and what you should do to get started.
Our experienced and dedicated child support lawyers provide legal representation in Fort Lauderdale and throughout Broward County as well as Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Hollywood, Lauderdale, Margate, Miramar, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Pompano Beach, Sunrise, Weston and all surrounding areas including smaller incorporated and unincorporated areas. We will analyze your situation so that we can provide the legal advice and guidance you need to make your divorce a start to a positive new beginning, please contact us today by calling 954-580-8080.
