Child support is paid by the non-custodial parent and is meant exclusively for the child’s well-being — clothing, food, shelter, and other essential needs. Florida law sets guidelines the court must follow based on overnight stays with each parent, the child’s financial needs, and both parents’ income; support typically ends at 18, or 21 if the child remains a full-time student.
What this can involve
- Overnight stays with each parent
- Daycare, insurance, and uninsured medical expenses
- Current income of both parents
- Post-judgment modifications when finances change