{"id":86,"date":"2019-09-10T17:43:59","date_gmt":"2019-09-10T17:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sherbertlaw.com\/blog\/?p=86"},"modified":"2019-09-10T17:43:59","modified_gmt":"2019-09-10T17:43:59","slug":"how-long-do-i-have-to-pay-child-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherbertlaw.com\/blog\/how-long-do-i-have-to-pay-child-support\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do I Have to Pay Child Support?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are paying child support in Florida, do not assume\nthat your legal obligations end when your kid turns 18 years old. There are\nexceptions to this rule, depending on your family\u2019s needs and circumstances. Continue\nreading to learn what you need to know about child support payments and laws in\nFlorida, as well as, where to find trusted legal advice for your family\nmatters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Child Support End Dates in Florida<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In October of 2010, Florida legislated a statute requiring\nthat all child support orders have an end date for child support payments. This\nmeans that any child support orders established before October of 2010 do not contain\nend dates, and will continue as valid orders until terminated. Furthermore, there\nis something called an Income Withholding\nOrder<\/em> that usually goes along with a child support order. This order is\nrequired by law to have an end date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Child Support Beyond 18 Years Old<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

As a result of rising costs of post-secondary education, market inflation, and similar economic variables, the need for extended financial support for guardians of children is more common among families of all income brackets. And to the benefit of many families, the state of Florida allows certain legal recourse to satisfy those needs, so long as the courts agree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Normally, under Florida law, child support payments are to end\non a child\u2019s 18th<\/sup> birthday, unless both parties agree to another\narrangement. Either guardian can put in a court order to modify child support\nin any way, so long as the order is filed within a certain time frame. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When making such modifications, the length of time a legal guardian\nmight be ordered to pay child support mostly depends on when the child\ngraduates high school, and at what age. There are some cases in which child\nsupport must be paid until a child reaches the age of 19 years old, or perhaps indefinitely.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here in Florida, the law might recognize certain limits on\nchild support payments, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduates BEFORE 18 Years Old \u2013 Child Support Ends on 18<\/strong>th<\/strong><\/sup> Birthday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduates AFTER 18 Years Old \u2013 Child Support Ends on Graduation Day<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graduates AFTER 19 Years Old \u2013 Child Support Ends on 19<\/strong>th<\/strong><\/sup> Birthday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not Graduating Before 19 Years Old \u2013 Child Support Ends on 18<\/strong>th<\/strong><\/sup> Birthday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Extended or Indefinite Child Support <\/h1>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned, there are several cases in which child support\nmight be granted beyond a child\u2019s 18th<\/sup> and 19th<\/sup> birthday,\nand in some cases, permanently. In the case of children who are special needs,\nterminally ill, or mentally or physically incapacitated, the state might grant\nextended or indefinite child support, depending on the circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step-Parent Child Support<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Many divorcing couples share blended families, which leads\nmany step parents asking about rights surrounding child support. In Florida,\nstep-parents are not required to pay child support to non-biological children,\nnor do the courts consider a step-parent\u2019s income when calculating child\nsupport awards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florida child support is complex, as the rights and legal obligations\nof child support varies greatly among families. To get the best possible outcome\nfor your family, you need professional legal advisor who can help you better\nunderstand your unique case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact the Law Office of Shane T. Herbert at 407-887-7058<\/strong> to speak with a child support lawyer in Orlando, Florida<\/a> about your family legal matters. You can choose to have your first appointment over the phone or even video conference, if needed. If you choose an in-office visit, our family law office is conveniently located in the Metro West area, within the Offices of Veranda Park, which offers free parking. We look forward to helping you resolve your family legal matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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