Many people hold the opinion that women are the default beneficiary in a child custody hearing.This is not the case any longer and woman must be more prepared than ever. The latest statistics reinforce the importance of not taking it for granted. Woman need a winning child custody strategy in place from the start. If this is not complete from the beginning and they lose and have an unfavorable agreement, for whatever reason, then it is very...more
Youre right in the middle of disciplining your child. Emotions are running hot. You give your child a consequence for the misbehavior and your spouse steps in and disagrees with how youre handling the situation. You feel criticized, unsupported and upset. The whole thing goes downhill from there.It would be impossible for two parents to agree 100% of the time on how to handle misbehavior, so lets just agree that youre going to disagree sometimes....more
When there is a divorce or paternity case, the support to the given to the child or children by the parents is the most important issue. The main issues that are decided are the amount of money that the non residential parent will pay for the child support, which is decided after the custody, property division, and alimony that has awarded. In Florida, child support is decided on the ratio of the combined incomes of the parents which means the more both of you earn, the more both of you have to pay.After careful hearing of both the parties, the court may order either parent to pay child support during and after the dissolution of the marriage proceeding in an equitable amount, which is based on the nature and circumstances of the case. Florida child support is typically calculated by using a Child Support Worksheet (the formula is called the Child Support Guidelines which takes into account both parents income). The worksheet is used to generate an appropriate Florida child support obligation that has to be borne in accordance to both the spouse's income and also taking into consideration other factors such as taxes to be paid, health insurance premium to be paid and other...more
Married couples who are separating generally ask two most common questions frequently. These questions are "How much child support will I have to pay?" and "How much child support will I receive?" In order to help answer these questions, the Florida child support calculator was created. However, one should remember that these calculators are only...more
In Florida, child support is a branch of the family law where it has been made obligatory on the part of the non custodial parent for payment of child support to the custodial parent or a child support agency. The main purpose for this payment is for the use of welfare and support of the child. It is also used towards providing the child with...more
The Florida Department of Revenue has been administering the Florida Child Support Enforcement Program since the year 1994. All the members of the department are to provide support services for children in all regions with the exception of two Florida counties namely the Miami-Dade County and the Manatee County. In these counties, the office of the Public Prosecutor provides services in Miami-Dade County while the Manatee County Clerk of Court provides services in the Manatee County.The federal government of the State of Florida, Florida courts, local law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, employers of Florida, and many state agencies plays an active role in the successful collection and enforcement of child support. The services provided by the Florida child support enforcement include: -Proving paternity of a child-Obtaining child support orders -Enforcing child support orders effectively-Changing child support orders whenever necessaryAs a matter of fact whenever the issue of the education and development of the child is concerned, both the parents should be held responsible and should also play a role in the over all development and well being of the child. The...more
The Florida Department of Revenue has been administering the Florida Child Support Enforcement Program since the year 1994. The child support payment will be decided after the parents file for a divorce. Normally the amount to be paid is calculated...more
Every parent will sometimes be faced with a parenting question to which they cannot form an answer. Whether that question be one they are asking themselves or one that someone else has asked them, it is inevitable that it will be asked. Many times,...more
I’ve noticed that the topic in everyone’s conversations these days (aside from employment and the economy), is going green. It’s all over – TV, newspapers, magazines – you name it and it probably has something about going...more
Shyness develops early in young children. On their own, children cannot overcome shyness. Parents and the immediate family are needed to help children fight shyness. And this should start when they are young and impressionable.The following are some...more
8 simple steps to a safe child!!It has been said that children are our most valuable resource. Therefore, it is absolutely necessary that we take positive measures to insure their safety and prevent them from becoming victims of crime.Parents...Just...more
Breakfast Tips for School SuccessSchool has started and you really want your child to have a great school year. Youve bought the right school supplies, new outfits and a back pack. Your child is doing his/her homework. But theres one more thing that...more