The purpose of the financial affidavit is to determine the income, assets, liabilities, and expenses of each party, including any expenses for minor children the parties have in common or minor children from prior relationships.
While neither parent can arbitrarily cancel a child support order, you can bring your child support case back to court to ask to modify the order. Whether you want to change the amount of child support or stop it completely, and whether you agree or not—you must have a new order for the child support amount.
- You need to file a motion with the family court that issued the original child support order to request a modification or termination of the child support payments. The process typically involves: - Filling out the appropriate forms, which you can usually find on your local family court's website.
An agreement between the parents: If both parents agree, child support payments can be waived or stopped. It is important to note that a judge has the right to supersede this agreement if they feel it is unfair. This means that a judge can still order child support even if both parents state they do not need it.
An agreement between the parents: If both parents agree, child support payments can be waived or stopped. It is important to note that a judge has the right to supersede this agreement if they feel it is unfair. This means that a judge can still order child support even if both parents state they do not need it.
If you wish to request a copy of a document or request a case history for your child support/alimony case, refer to the phone numbers below: To Request Copies: (561) 355-6709. To Request a Payment History: (561) 355-6511.
The Florida statutes contain a provision that extends child support until your child reaches the age of 19. If your child has not graduated high school by his or her 18th birthday, child support will not end at 18 but instead will continue until graduation.
Child support guidelines consider: The income of both parents. The child's health care and child care costs. The standard needs for the child. A list of support amounts based on the child's age and net income of the parents is in the Florida law - standard needs table.
Usually support payments will be put on your payment card or direct deposited in your checking or savings account two days after we process the payment. You can get payment information by using the following options: Florida State Disbursement Unit Customer Service, 1-877-769-0251.