Pembroke Pines Child Support Modification Attorney
As parents experience job loss, change in employment or other changes in financial circumstances, or as the financial needs of children change over time, it may be necessary to revisit child support orders to ensure support payments truly reflect the current needs and circumstances of the parents and children.
At the Law Offices of Jerome P. Ventura, P.A., we help parents in the Fort Lauderdale area and throughout South Florida seek, or object to, a change to a divorce or child support order.
Contact our law firm to arrange a free initial consultation with an experienced Pembroke Pines child support modification lawyer.
Broward County, Florida, Lawyer — Change Divorce Orders and Child Support Orders
Broward County, Florida, attorney and founder of our firm Jerome Ventura has more than 25 years of experience in helping clients in Florida with child support modifications. Using his experience, comprehensive understanding of the law and solution-oriented approach, he works with clients to obtain results that preserve the best interests and well-being of the children involved as well as the interests of clients.
Under Florida child support laws, in order to change child support orders, a parent must prove that an involuntary significant and continuing change in circumstances has occurred, and that the change would warrant an increase or decrease in child support payments by at least $50 per month or 15 percent.
The following are examples of situations where it may be necessary to modify a child support agreement or order:
- Either parent has an increased income due to a new job
- Either parent suffers job loss or otherwise reduced income
- The parent paying support experiences additional financial obligations (such as child support ordered in a separate case) and failed to include this in the initial proceeding
- The parent paying support becomes disabled and incapable of earning income or paying support
- The child experiences additional financial needs, such as financial needs relating to education or activities
- The child requires significant uncovered medical treatment previously unaccounted for
- The child suffers an injury, illness or disability resulting in significant specialized needs
- The parents agree to a different time-sharing arrangement under the parenting plan, resulting in significantly increased or decreased time with the child
- Other financial changes in circumstances
Contact Our Pembroke Pines Law Office
Our law firm has had considerable success in representing clients in child support modifications in Florida. We work with parents to request an increase or decrease in child support, or to challenge the other parent's request to change child support orders. Regardless of your position, we will work to build a case that presents a situation favorable to your needs and the best interests of your children.
Contact us at 954-438-2828 to arrange an initial limited consultation free of charge. Evening appointments are available.
To help us better understand your child support modification case, please complete our Family Law Intake Form prior to your first visit.