Support should be fair, accurate, and based on real life, not guesswork.

When children are involved in a divorce or separation, financial stability becomes critical. Florida law requires that both parents contribute to a child’s support, based on a formula, but the process isn’t always as simple as plugging in numbers.

At Justin Andersson, P.A., we help ensure your support obligation (or award) is fair, accurate, and enforceable, and that the outcome reflects your real financial situation and your child’s true needs.

Florida uses a statutory formula under § 61.30, based on:

• Net monthly income of both parents
• Number of overnights each parent has under the Parenting Plan
• Childcare, health insurance, and uncovered medical expenses
• Other allowable deductions (taxes, union dues, etc.)

The more time a parent spends with the child, the more that parent’s support obligation may decrease.

We use Florida’s official Child Support Guidelines Calculator and compare it with your pay records, tax returns, and timesharing plan to ensure an accurate result.

“Income” isn’t just salary. Florida includes:

• Wages and bonuses
• Self-employment or gig income
• Disability or unemployment payments
• Rental income
• Retirement or pension payouts
• Recurring gifts or passive income
• Imputed income (what someone should be earning)

We make sure any manipulation or underreporting is exposed and properly addressed.

Life changes, and support orders may need to change with it.

You can request a modification if there is:

• A 15% or $50 difference from the original order
• A substantial change in income (job loss, raise, new child, etc.)
• A change in parenting time or custody
• A major change in the child’s needs (medical, school, special care)

We help file, defend, or challenge modification petitions with a focus on real-life impact and statutory compliance.

If child support is unpaid or delinquent, we can help enforce the order through:

• Income withholding orders
• Contempt proceedings
• Driver’s license suspension
• Interception of tax refunds
• Court sanctions and wage garnishment

We also defend against unfair enforcement when circumstances were out of your control.