Posted by Nydia Streets of Streets Law in Florida Child Support

Child support guidelines are an important part of a Florida paternity, child custody or support case. They provide the basis for the court to make its support determination, including the net incomes of the parents, any expenses related to health insurance and daycare, and more. The inclusion of correct guidelines was an issue in the case Harvey v. Hill, 1D22-2290 (Fla. 1st DCA July 5, 2023).

In this child support case, the mother appealed a final judgment because the child support guidelines attached to the final judgment had a different net income for her than was determined by the trial court. She appealed and the appellate court reversed, mandating “the trial court to attach a new and corrected child support guideline worksheet with the correct income and child support obligation.”

Contact a Miami family law attorney to draft child support guidelines for you so you can get an idea of how much child support you may be ordered to pay or receive.